Kernmantle: Vertical Climbing Adventure with Twin-Stick Physics

5/16/2026, 4:50:47 AM

Tags: #indie #adventure #physics #controller #2d #platformer

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Score: 100%6 user reviews
Review Count: 6 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥1,010
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/16/2026, 4:50:47 AM

Key highlight

Kernmantle is a twin-stick physics-based climbing adventure where players ascend a 2000-meter canyon filled with traps and puzzles. Released on October 5, 2020, by North of Earth, it requires a controller for its challen

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Overview

Kernmantle is a challenging vertical climbing adventure set in a vast, two-thousand-meter canyon. Players must navigate treacherous terrain filled with traps, intricate puzzles, and mysterious elements. The core gameplay revolves around precise twin-stick controls, where a single misstep can lead to a fatal fall. With scarce safe havens, players will ascend through diverse biomes, uncovering secrets, avoiding deadly hazards, and utilizing precarious ledges to progress.

Highlights

A unique twin-stick climbing mechanic requires precise control to avoid falling.
Explore a massive 2000-meter canyon with distinct biomes, traps, and puzzles.
Features multiplayer support, allowing for cooperative climbing challenges.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy challenging platforming and physics-based gameplay. Those who appreciate a sense of vertical progression, environmental puzzles, and the thrill of overcoming difficult obstacles will find Kernmantle engaging.Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend.

Game Info

Developer: North of Earth
Publisher: North of Earth
Release Date: October 5, 2020
Genre: Indie, Adventure, Controller, Physics, 2D
Controller Support: Required (Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Pro, XInput compatible)