The Stairway

The Stairway is a short 3D platformer about ascending through a floating world. Its story is told indirectly, with no dialogue; you piece together its meaning as you progress. There are no enemies.

The floating world

The game uses shading that resembles colored-pencil drawings and evokes faded memories. Large objects in the distance may hold a hidden meaning.

Platforming and pace

Multiple checkpoints and quiet resting spots let you take your time, and you can pause the game at any point and resume later. You can play at your own pace or try to complete a speedrun in the fastest time.