About The Climbest
The Climbest is a fast pixel-art climbing game where nothing repeats. The level layout and even the background music are generated fresh for every climb, so you're always scaling a wall you've never seen.
The controls fit on one button. Tap to jump, then tap again to grab the wall and hang on. Chain those two moves together to work your way up through each level, and reach the top to claim a surprise gift. Falling is the one thing you need to avoid.
Each level shows its number and a running timer at the top of the screen, and the rocky walls are dotted with moss and small skulls. You can play The Climbest online in short bursts, since a run only takes a few minutes.
How to Play The Climbest
- Click inside the game window first. On a computer, try the mouse button for each tap.
- Tap once to jump up the wall.
- Tap again to grab hold and hang.
- Repeat the jump-and-grab rhythm to climb higher.
- Reach the top of the level to get your gift, and try not to fall.
What to Expect in The Climbest
The Climbest is quick and twitchy. Each jump needs a well-timed grab, and since the layout changes every time, you have to read the wall in front of you instead of memorizing a route.
It has a roguelite streak: every attempt is new, and the fun comes from sharpening your timing rather than learning a map. The Climbest free play is a good fit for a few minutes of trying to beat your last climb.
Tips for The Climbest
- Glance at the wall above before you jump so you know where the next grab is.
- Do not rush the second tap. Grab too early and you may miss the wall entirely.
- Keep a steady jump-and-grab rhythm rather than mashing.
- Watch the timer if you want a faster run, but staying on the wall matters more than speed.
- Play a handful of levels in a row. Each one is quick, and your timing settles after a few.
Who Made The Climbest
The Climbest was made by RisingPixel, Yoae, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Construct for a 2020 game jam with the theme Surprise, with code by Luca Contato, art by Alessandro Di Lecce, music by Filippo Vicarelli, and Giovanni Bodega also on the team. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on The Climbest page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is The Climbest free?
Yes. The Climbest is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to install. A run only takes a few minutes, and every climb is generated fresh, so you can keep going back for a new wall. Click inside the game window to start, then jump and grab your way to the top.
How do you play The Climbest?
The Climbest runs on one input. Tap to jump, then tap again to grab the wall and hang. Keep repeating that rhythm to climb through the level. On a computer, click inside the game window first and try the mouse button. Reach the top for your gift, and do your best to avoid a fall.
What is the goal of The Climbest?
The goal is to climb to the top of each level and collect the gift waiting there. The Climbest builds its levels and music procedurally, so there's no route to memorize, only a wall to read in the moment. The timer at the top shows how quickly you're climbing.
Who made The Climbest?
The Climbest was made by RisingPixel and Yoae and released on itch.io. It was built in Construct for a 2020 game jam with the theme Surprise. Luca Contato handled the code, Alessandro Di Lecce the art and Filippo Vicarelli the music, with Giovanni Bodega also on the team. We credit them below the game.
Can I play The Climbest on a Chromebook or phone?
The Climbest uses a single tap, so it suits a Chromebook with a trackpad and should also work on a touch screen. A computer gives you the steadiest control for quick timing, but there are no complicated keys to learn either way, which makes it easy to pick up anywhere.
Is The Climbest unblocked at school?
The Climbest unblocked access depends on your school's network. The game runs in an ordinary browser tab with nothing to download, but every school filters sites in its own way, and we have no control over those filters. If it loads on your connection, it plays the same as it does at home.
Is The Climbest different every time?
Yes. The Climbest generates everything procedurally, from the shape of each level to the background music. No two climbs are the same, which keeps it fresh and means you get better by sharpening your timing rather than learning a fixed path.
Is The Climbest hard?
The Climbest is easy to pick up and tricky to master. One button does everything, but each jump needs a well-timed grab, and a slip sends you tumbling. Levels are short, so a mistake never costs much time, and your timing improves quickly over a few runs.
