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Max Schuler · Published by Max Schuler
Positive — 84% positive (19 reviews) · 5 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A 3D parkour game through the memories of a life. The goal is to reach the top, sometimes the way forward is not obvious.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2024 · More free games
Explore The Stairway, an indie adventure where you navigate through the memories of a life via challenging 3D parkour. Each step forward might lead to unexpected routes and hidden paths.
About this game
A 3D platformer. Ascend through a floating world. This is a short game, just enjoy! There's a story to it too - but there's no one to tell it to you: try to figure out the meaning as you go! Note: there are no enemies or dialogue.
Atmosphere
Unique graphics and atmosphere
Shading resembling a colored pencil drawing, like faded memories from long ago
Story
Indirect storytelling
Large objects in the distance...a hidden meaning
Gameplay
Multiple checkpoints, quiet moments of rests. No need to stress :)
Gameplay is easily paused at any point to be resumed later
Choose whether you play casually or competitively through your own pace
Speedrun for the fastest time!
Notes from the developer
There are no enemies or dialogue
Feedback is welcome!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 11
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 512 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Storage: 512 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
The "Hardcore" Update
The "Hardcore" UpdateMaster ModeA new game mode for players who are particularly skillful. Turns off all checkpoints--good luck!Speed-runningAdded a timer to the top-left of the screen when "speedrun" is enabled.Compete with friends and others online for the fastest time!AchievementsAdded achievements!+Completion+Master mode completion+Speedrunning achievementsQoLAdded a mouse sensitivity setting.Read full article on Community Announcements (Max S Dev)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 11/16/2024
Fixed: framerate-fixed movements of activated objects Fixed: bug that allowed infinite jumps over certain areasRead full article on Community Announcements (Max S Dev)
