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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Bow and Banister
MODE24 · Published by MODE24 · Official site ↗
5 user reviews — 100% positive (5 reviews) · 1 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Take control of a struggling violinist as he scales impossible stone staircases toward a fateful performance for the king. No shortcuts — just you, your bow, and the endless climb ahead.
£2.49
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Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
A brutally difficult medieval stair-climbing game about a lone musician trying to reach the main hall.
Take control of a struggling violinist as he scales impossible stone staircases toward a fateful performance for the king. In Bow and Banister, every step is a challenge.
Use the left and right mouse buttons to control each leg independently. Balance, rhythm, and precision are your only allies as you climb, inch by agonizing inch. No shortcuts — just you, your bow, and the endless climb ahead.
Along the way, you will encounter:
Quirky NPCs with stories to tell and obstacles in your path
Unexpected encounters that test your resolve
And a rumbling soundtrack driven by your own movement
Bow and Banister is all about climbing stairs
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 970/Radeon RX470 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Achievement patch
Fixed an issue where the achievement wasn't being givenRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)Patch NotesOfficial
Violin Patch
Fixed an issue where the violin muted itselfRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)Patch NotesOfficial
Fixed collision issues
Found a rogue stairRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)AnnouncementsOfficial
Bow and Banister OUT NOW
Scale a seemingly infinite set of stairs!Check out the development of the game here:The game's short but there are a few difficult sections which might stunt your progress. The next game is in the works now so updates may be infrequent unless there are major issues. Also I promised in the video that if the game reaches 100 sales in the first week, I'll add multiplayer.Also check out my other gamesI'd appreciate any feedback!@ me on X if you finish the game! @HENRY_MEAD_Also follow me on X and YouTube for updates on game projects!Thanks!HenryRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)AnnouncementsOfficial
Bow and Banister is out next month!
WISHLIST NOW!Use the left and right mouse buttons to control each leg independently. It's been in development for a while now! Wishlist today and follow me on X for more updates. This is the second game in the stairs series created by myself. Bow and Banister is an experimental game using a black and white art style set in medieval England. Hopefully this one is a bit more engaging than my previous title. Both will be available as part of a package on launch.A devlog will be released around the time the game launches on my YouTube, Rednote, and Bilibili accounts. Let me know if you've wishlisted and I might send you a key! Henry Mead (@HENRY_MEAD_) / XRead full article on Community Announcements (Henry Mead)
