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MODE24 · Published by MODE24 · Official site ↗
Mixed — 64% positive (22 reviews) · 8 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Inspired by the difficult controls of QWOP, Upstairs puts you in control of each calf and thigh as you attempt the seemingly simple task of walking.
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Action, Adventure, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
Struggle to navigate through simple tasks with precision in Upstairs. Developed by MODE24, this unique action-adventure game challenges you with QWOP-inspired controls.
About this game
Inspired by the difficult controls of QWOP, Upstairs puts you in control of each calf and thigh as you attempt the seemingly simple task of walking.
Walk solo or as a group of prisoners on a path to glory.
Features:
Physics-based leg controls that will do something to your confidence
Single-player & Multiplayer
Mutual tripping functionality
Necessary ragdoll physics
Environments with an ominously vague sense of purpose
No jump button. There's no jump button.
Developer Note:
Thanks for checking out Upstairs, any feedback would be greatly appreciated for future updates. Follow and DM me on X @HENRY_MEAD_
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8250u
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Play Upstairs now!
Thanks for checking out Upstairs!Here's the final devlog for the project. I appreciate you clicking on the game! If you find any issues in game, don't hesitate to message me on X @HENRY_MEAD_I'll spend the next few days fixing any problems that appear.Also, you can get a bundle of both games I've released at a discounted price -Save 11% on Realism on SteamHere's a couple keys in case you need a friend to play withHYZRN-QRMBV-QLZEVP5CV7-CCWDC-4I3G3Thanks again,HenryRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update
The demo updateI decided to change the slice for the demo. you're still able to explore the sections before but I think the new section gives you quicker access to the challenge of Upstairs.The Broken SpineThis is the main challenge of the current demo build. It took a while but overall it's one of the most challenging areas in the game. Also added a simple tutorial screen so that you don't need to immediately open the controls menu. Almost at 1000 wishlists!I appreciate all the wishlists, it really helps especially with motivation. Also, I've seen all the feedback across X, Reddit, and Steam and been working on making a few changes! Upstairs comes out next Friday (NOVEMBER 7TH) and I'll be dropping keys in Twitch streams and X on the day so follow me on X.Also if you're a reviewer and in need of keys on launch, send me an email or DM.See you next week!HenryRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)AnnouncementsOfficial
Upstairs is out November 7th!
Thanks for playing the demo!It's been played by more people than I expected and I appreciate your time! I've been working on making some improvements to the level and added a checkpoint system so you won't lose your progress when loading up the game. A bit more work needs to be done before release, but I'm excited to see people play together!Upstairs is out on the 7th of November, I'll begin sending out keys in the coming weeks. If you'd like a key, send a message to me on X @HENRY_MEAD_ I'd be happy to send you a few for you and your friends.Also, if you've got any feedback or encounter any issues let me know and I'll do my best to sort them.Thanks again!HenryRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo out now!
Added DifficultyThere really wasn't much of a challenge once the controls posed no issue. So, I decided to add a few obstacles to each of the areas. Hopefully this should make it a bit more enjoyable.I've been hearing a few issues with UI scaling for wide screens and have fixed them in the latest update. Upon launching I'll be fixing as many bugs as I can so let me know about them on X @HENRY_MEAD_Also, I've been seeing a few of you in-game so if you had a random player join, it might've been me!At the moment, there's no offline mode, so if you want to play on your ones, just host a game and hope no one joins (sorry bout that). It's to come in the final release which is next month! So make sure you wishlist upstairs today, I'd appreciate it and it helps me stay consistent up to launch!Read full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)AnnouncementsOfficial
Upstairs is coming soon to Steam!
Upstairs Devlog is out now This video goes over the early development process and the core of what Upstairs is. I'd be super grateful if you decide to Wishlist the game. It will release in a few months as a small rage inducing multiplayer experience. Thanks! HenryRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)






