What Goes Up

About

What Goes Up is a minimalist platformer where gravity works only one way. You control a shape that can only move upward, forcing you to solve puzzles by repositioning platforms and manipulating the environment to reach the top. Each level is a vertical maze that requires careful planning and precise timing. The lack of falling creates a tense, methodical experience where one misstep resets your progress. Developed by Lonebot and winner of the GMTK Jam 2018, the game stands out for its clever use of constraints. Its stripped-down visuals and tight level design focus attention on the core mechanic, which players on forums often describe as "addictively simple yet deceptively hard." Short, self-contained levels make it easy to jump in but tough to master.