Held By The Sky Demo

Released Mar 13, 2026by Quietly Upward StudioNo user reviews(Steam reviews)

Held By the Sky is a 2D-platformer where players can roam within a grid-based terrain while simultaneously dealing with falling blocks. This game features experimental mechanics that combine genres to create a new experience.

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About Held By The Sky Demo

You are a girl who wakes up inside a tower high up in the sky. There is no window, no door and no escape from this infinite tower. You climb and climb, and begin to notice that the tower might be alive, constantly generating obstacles to stop you from moving, But you are determined.

Held By the Sky is a 2D-platformer where players can roam within a grid-based terrain while simultaneously dealing with falling blocks. This game features experimental mechanics that combine genres to create a new experience. There may be a learning curve as the game requires dual-hand controls to manage two gameplay aspects at the same time.

Features:

  • Puzzle-platforming within grid-based, shifting terrain

  • Control falling blocks while platforming

  • Different skills to help with managing the terrain

  • Different block types in the terrain for more dynamic interactions.

  • Thoughtful level and difficulty design to ensure player can get used to the game's controls in no time

Developer's Note

Held By The Sky is an individual project built to explore experimental mechanics. The current demo is focused on testing its core ideas and gameplay systems.

Whether the project expands further will depend on interest and feedback. If you enjoyed the experience or have suggestions, your input is deeply appreciated.

P.S, The character visuals are temporary and will be updated as development continues, including animations and visual refinements. The main character is meant to be the little girl shown in the main menu. Below is the character design and the animation that are already completed.

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IGRS 13DEJUS 10STEAM_GERMANY 12

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

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Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system