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Kayaks Don't Climb
Kayaks aren’t made to climb but you’re doing it anyway!
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The mountain won't climb itself, so grab your paddle and defy the impossible!
Strap yourself into your kayak and prepare for a battle against a mountain that refuses to be conquered by paddle power alone. This isn't a leisurely stroll—it’s a grueling test of skill, determination, and your tolerance for repeated failure.
Fight against gravity, your own limitations, and the surprising obstacles you'll encounter on this unforgiving peak.
Forget logic. Forget your legs. All you have is your kayak, your paddle, and an almost pathological need to reach the summit.
Features
Ridiculously Unforgiving Physics
A double-sided paddling system so janky-yet-so-precise.Golden Fish Collector
Hidden in places only the most reckless or skilled players will reach.Global Leaderboards
See how your time stacks up against paddlers worldwide. Keep track of your speed during gameplay with our time trial toggle.Rage-Inducing Satisfaction
Every inch gained is pure joy. Every slip? A tragedy you'll swear was the game’s fault.Upper Body Strength Required (Sanity Optional)
A workout for your wrists. And your soul.
A Message from the Developers
Inspired by Getting Over It, Get to Work, and A Difficult Game About Climbing, and born from our own love of a good challenge, Kayaks Don’t Climb is a testament to the rewarding nature of struggle.
This game is designed to test your patience, your control, and your ability to laugh in the face of repeated failure. It's about the persistence it takes to overcome the seemingly impossible. We thank you for playing our game and congratulate those who make it to the top!
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 970/Radeon RX470 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (2.5 GHz) or Apple Silicon (Rosetta supported)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics / AMD / NVIDIA
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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- Publisher
- Web Trench Studios
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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