Climberia

About

Climberia tasks you with guiding a one-legged pirate up treacherous rock faces using only his swinging arms. Tap and swipe to shift his grip as he scrambles upward collecting coins while a vengeful octopus lurks below. The controls feel twitchy and precise requiring quick reflexes to avoid falling off or getting squished. Each run is a race against time as the octopus closes in forcing you to balance speed with accuracy. This 2016 mobile title stands out for its punishing difficulty and inventive physics-based climbing. The pirate's ragdoll physics add chaotic fun but also mean one misstep sends you back to the bottom. With no checkpoint system and a steep learning curve it's easy to spend hours mastering the mechanics. Available on Android and iOS its minimalist art style and tight controls have earned it a cult following among fans of punishing arcade challenges.

Storyline

A pirate stole the treasure of a greedy octopus. Now he's got to climb for his life, as the mushy villain is coming after him. Prepare your thumbs for this adventure will require all your skills and reflexes. Drag on the screen to control the pirate's hands. Be quick and precise, or face the consequences.