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This Way Up · Published by This Way Up
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A mind-bending, level-based puzzler about overlapping computer windows to create traversable, top-down landscapes. Delve into the heart of a mysterious operating system, one folder at a time!
Indie, Early Access, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Navigate through a mysterious operating system by creating traversable worlds from stacked folders in this unique indie puzzler. Dive into the mind-bending gameplay of Tabula, an Early Access title from developer This Way Up.
About this game
>A_WINDOW-STACKING_PUZZLE_ADVENTURE_AWAITS
A peculiar virus has taken root at the heart of the Tabula CS-1, a computer system that was lost to time. Alongside Little Bit, a newly-installed anti-virus, you are tasked with freeing the computer from the malware's clutches.
>THE_CONUNDRUM_SYSTEM
Each level in Tabula is comprised of a set of traversable computer windows. Rearrange and layer the windows to create a path, so that Little Bit can reach and activate the level's checkpoints. Activate all checkpoints to open a portal to the end of the level!
>PLAY_YOUR_WAY
Each level in Tabula is designed for multiple solutions - some intended by us, and many more invented by you! Find your own way to play and have fun experimenting with the game's diverse toybox of mechanics and conundrums.
Finding a puzzle too difficult? No problem! You don't have to beat every level to progress. Just like the puzzles, you can progress in your own unique path, so pick and choose the puzzles that really speak to you.
>A_CHARMING_CYBERSCAPE
Just like a real desktop, Tabula has plenty of applications to check out, mess around with, and customise your experience. Dive into the history of the computer by investigating some emails, browse behind the scenes artwork in the photo gallery, or try out some of the mini-games that came packaged with the OS - the choice is yours!
>STRIVE_FOR_GOLD_RANK
Revisit puzzles to optimise your solutions and achieve gold rank! Activate every checkpoint as fast as you can in a bout for the crown!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 1 WEEK LEFT on Kickstarter!!
There's one week to go on our Kickstarter campaign for Tabula! We're two thirds of the way to our goal and need your help as we enter the homestretch.Check out our Kickstarter page here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thiswayupstudio/tabula-a-window-stacking-puzzlerThank you to everyone who has donated to the campaign or helped to spread the word thus far - the finish line is now in sight and we believe we can achieve our goal with one final push!Once more, thanks so much for all your support!- This Way UpRead full article on Community Announcements (This Way Up)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Kickstarter Campaign is LIVE!
Our new Kickstarter campaign for Tabula is live RIGHT NOW! Check it out below:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thiswayupstudio/tabula-a-window-stacking-puzzlerWe're continuing to chip away at Tabula and are looking for funding so we can continue to put our all into the game, so if you're able to donate, or just spread the word, it would mean a lot!We've also released a small update to the demo that adds a link to the Kickstarter page on the title screen, so check it out if you're interested!Thanks so much for your continued support!- This Way UpRead full article on Community Announcements (This Way Up)Patch NotesOfficial
Tabula Demo Update
A new update for Tabula's demo is out now! We've bundled in lots of quality of life improvements alongside changes to some early levels, in the hopes of making your time in the demo a much smoother (and more enjoyable) experience! Here's the rundown on what we've changed:\ Added an additional cutscene when introducing new puzzle mechanics.Expanded the options window with new functionality:Resolution and Window Mode settings VSyncToggle CRT filter and Background Ripple intensity settings Keybinding and Controller Binding settings Tabs for categorising settings \ Made changes to the following levels:1-2: Changed the positioning and layouts of windows to increase the diversity of solutions. 1-3: Reduced the amount of windows and checkpoints to reduce bloat. 1-6: Made minor adjustments to the layouts of windows to increase the diversity of solutions. \ Added borders to all windows to improve readability.Updated fonts to improve the readability of certain characters.Added chain border to locked windows to improve visual feedback. \ Changed some sound effects to randomise their pitch and reduce monotony. \ Made numerous bug fixes, balance changes and improvements to performance.Removed the Virus Man.Read full article on Community Announcements (This Way Up)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Support Tabula on Kickstarter!
Hello! We're excited to announce that our Kickstarter campaign for Tabula is now live!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thiswayupstudio/tabulaWe've been working hard on Tabula for a while now and are in need of funding so we can continue to put our all into the game, so if you're able to donate, or just spread the word, it would mean a lot!Thanks for your support!-This Way UpRead full article on Community Announcements (This Way Up)Patch NotesOfficial
0.2.398e Hotfix
Hotfix allowing windowed mode as an interim fix to puzzles not being completable on some aspect ratios.\- Added Fullscreen toggle as temporary work around to widescreen issuesRead full article on Community Announcements (This Way Up)
