Higher: The Last Dream

Higher: The Last Dream is an immersive 2D platformer in which you play as Starlight, a hero of light cast into lost worlds, drained of all color and joy. The legendary flames must be rekindled so that each world can shine again. But behind every world he crosses lies a truth he no longer remembers.

Features

• Full movement system (running, jumping, multidirectional dash, drill, climbing, wall-grab, swimming...)

• Intense boss battles with unique patterns

• A die & retry system built on determination and the will to push forward

• Ranged, special, and melee attacks

• A varied arsenal of weapons to master, with an evolving inventory

• A dreamlike and nightmarish pixel art world

• An immersive original soundtrack

• Skins and cosmetic options to personalize your style

• Fun, well-hidden Easter eggs

• A story driven by inner struggle

Gameplay

• Fast-paced gameplay
  Fast, responsive gameplay with no downtime, where every decision matters and the adrenaline never fades.

• Optimized for controller (keyboard/mouse supported)
  Ultra-precise controls, tailored for gamepads.

• Chapters as fragments of your mind
  The game is divided into thematic zones, each exploring a trauma or repressed emotion.

• Multiple alternate endings
  Every choice shapes your fate: redemption, madness, or eternal recurrence — one thing is certain, your mind will never come out unscathed.

• Local multiplayer mode
  Face off against friends in fast-paced split-screen battles, testing your reflexes and strategies with different characters and weapons.

• Level design that tells a story
  Each world blends exploration and demanding platforming to move both the player and the narrative forward.

Story

In a universe between dreams and reality, Starlight, a hero of light awakened in darkness, must ascend the skies and confront the surrounding obscurity.

Along your journey, you'll meet new endearing, mysterious, and quirky characters, and face mythical creatures that stand in your way. Lost in the unknown and having lost your memory, rekindle Starlight's eternal flame by rediscovering the hero's forgotten memories.