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1994 PC −80 % 9.75 € 1.95 € 12 days left 👍 93 % Very positive, 216 reviews on Steam

A physics-driven platformer where you use a fishing line as a grappling hook to swing through surreal stages. Mastering the momentum is tricky but deeply satisfying.

What defines Umihara Kawase:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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