Overview
Flippy the Spider, developed by Zerith and published by Zerith Gaming, is a physics-driven precision platformer that landed on Steam on November 4, 2026. The game puts you in control of a spider whose every movement is governed by the careful application of leg kicks and a versatile web grapple.
With its focus on timing and trajectory, it offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for fans of difficult platformers.
Highlights
- Unique Movement System: Fully charging a left or right leg jump makes you jump and flip in that direction, while a quick tap lets you glide. Releasing both legs simultaneously gives a vertical jump, and staggering your kicks arcs your trajectory—missing the timing window turns the second kick into a mid-air spin.
- Web Grapple Mechanics: The web grapple is not just for swinging across gaps; you can also reel it in and out to catch flies or pull yourself up onto ledges. It can instantly stop your momentum, adding a layer of strategic control.
- Precision and Replayability: Each level requires collecting all flies to beat it, and replaying stages is encouraged to master the physics and improve your performance. The game supports full controller input and offers custom volume controls, with a keyboard-only option for those who prefer it.
Who It's For
Flippy the Spider is tailored for players who enjoy precision platformers and physics-based challenges. If you relish games that demand precise timing and reward practice, this title will keep you engaged.
Its single-player focus and lack of content descriptors make it suitable for all ages, though the difficulty may appeal more to seasoned platformer enthusiasts.
Game Info
- Developer: Zerith
- Publisher: Zerith Gaming
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Release Date: November 4, 2026
- Modes: Single-player
- Features: Full controller support, custom volume controls, keyboard-only option
- Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and many more
