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Jusant
Developer DON'T NOD
Jusant is a 2023 puzzle platform game developed and published by Don't Nod. The player controls a lone wanderer as they climb a desolate tower, filled with the artifacts of civilizations long past. The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on 31 October 2023. It received positive reviews from critics, but was a commercial disappointment for Don't Nod. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
436 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
210 positive · 32 negative
95% range 82–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 210 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 85 | 4 | 59 |
| Lemmy * | 8 | 0 | 20 |
| Mastodon * | 8 | 0 | 10 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,243 of 3,531 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 210 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 239 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (6,464 of 6,971 positive).
Players praise Jusant for its stunning visuals and meditative climbing experience. [1][2][3] Some find the story thin and gameplay simple, lacking challenge. [4][5][6] A few note the game is short but does not overstay its welcome. [2][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [5]
A whole lot of style. Not a lot of substance. This game looks amazing. The environments are stunning and feel lived in. The animations feel smooth. The music is nice, the game even runs ok on my ageing 3080. The story is threadbare. There isn't much mystery, its fairly obvious what happened. There are just a whole lot of logs of people who are all doing the same thing. Which does make sense, they are all dealing …
- [1]
Through striking environments and soaring heights, Jusant teaches you to listen. Not only to the wind, the stone, and the quiet moments between each climb, but also to the stories of lives uprooted by thirst and circumstance.
- [2]
Ever played a walking simulator? This is that, but instead of walking you climb. Like any good walking sim there are plenty of collectibles that flesh out the world and a nice soothing soundtrack, but the real standout is the visuals. The setpieces are incredibly stylish and packed with environmental storytelling; the art direction was so beauttiful that it left me feeling like I wasn't able to appreciate it enough …
- [12]
Jusant really scratched that Journey itch for me. I just love it when games can convey an emotional story without a single word being said. Didn't expect myself to cry like a little baby at the end, but here we are.
- [3]
A climbing-centric game with one singular goal: scale the highest peak. Along the way, you'll read scattered letters, stack cairn stones, decipher wall glyphs, and collect echo shells—gradually absorbing the mountain's tranquil stillness and meditative isolation from base to summit. The clean, minimalist UI and exquisite art direction deepen the immersion, while each chapter introduces inventive mechanics that keep …
Summarised from 34 of the 414 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Jusant talk about beautiful art direction and environments; those who didn't talk about lack of challenge and risk in climbing. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Jusant received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Eurogamer, playing an early preview, enjoyed the climbing system, likening it to Grow Home. "That squeezing of the triggers also makes it densely physical. I feel, in some small way, the exhaustion of the climber, because I am gripping this thing along with them". Le Monde, through its subcategory published a test of the game, praising its immersive universe and gameplay. "Jusant strives to bring out the very essence of climbing, organically, through its dangerous beauty and the intoxication of its execution". PC Gamer enjoyed how accessible the game's climbing mechanics were,…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 436 · most liked firstAndrey Surnov's concept work for Jusant in my brain again this morning. Can't think of a game set among ruins that made me more desperate to see more of its world. So few games manage such an original and rich aesthetic, so sad the team never got to make more.
positive · AI labelView post →Celebrate the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus with your monthly games 😈 Diablo IV 🤜 The King of Fighters XV 🧗♂️ Jusant Plus new game trials, exclusive offers, special discounts, and more: play.st/4lmdkf4
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi everyone! I'm Félix, a writer with 10 years' experience, first in the comic book industry, then in video games. I’m the narrative designer and writer of Jusant, and I'm currently working on Aphelion 🪐 with a bunch of cool peeps at Don't Nod!
neutral · AI labelView post →An excellent opportunity for Parisians to discover @edouardcaplain.bsky.social 's work on the magnificent sci-fi climbing game Jusant (2023). I love Edouard's work on Alien Isolation (2014) too.
neutral · AI labelView post →Jusant was released 2 years ago today! I couldn't have wished for a better reception. Thanks to every person who played this game (you are MANY), and a special <3 to all those who shared how it made them feel. Each comment, message, essay and critic I've seen helped me continue writing for games 🌱💫
positive · AI labelView post →20(23) Games You Should Have Played. TLDW; [Pseudoregalia](https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregalia) [Gravity Circuit](https://www.gog.com/en/game/gravity_circuit) [Dredge](https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/dredge) [Myhouse.wad](https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/134292-myhousewad/) [Jusant](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/Jusant/) [Your Only Move is Hustle](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2212330/Your_Only_Move_Is_HUSTLE/) [24…
neutral · AI labelView post →Previous videos have touched on games like Jusant, Neon White, Watch Dogs Legion, and Baba is You. The game doesn't even have to be good... just doing something that makes it different!
neutral · AI labelView post →Decorated a wall with some of my favorite video games for tomorrow's camera debut. Featuring: Jusant Hollow Knight Lil Gator Game Stardew Valley Cyberpunk 2077 Chicory: A Colorful Tale Season: A letter to the future Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
neutral · AI labelView post →🔴i forgor how to day off. playing #Jusant on stream NOW. link in bio. thank you #keymailer for the key, yea thats right they gave me a game and its fun and you should come see it. ilu. www.twitch.tv/morninchai
positive · AI labelView post →finally playing Jusant & what an absolute delight of a game
positive · AI labelView post →Cannot get a single game working on Linux. Hey all! So I've been wanting to get into Linux gaming for a while thanks to inspiration from this community, but I've struggled to get it working, and after a final try today I'm starting to lose hope. I haven't gotten a single game working, most of them using Steam and Proton, but I also tried League of Legends through Lutris. I don't know what to try next, other than maybe installing a different Linux operating system and trying again. Anyone with…
neutral · AI labelView post →What games did you complete in 2024?. [Last December I did an end-of-year recap thing](https://lemmy.world/post/9684257) that got a lot of fun comments. Thought I'd do it again this year! What games did you complete (or just play a lot of)? What did you think about them? Highlights? Lowlights? Might be a good chance to find some hidden gems while the Steam sale is on too. I finished a surprisingly large number of games this year. Sorted by date completed, oldest first... **A Short Hike |…
neutral · AI labelView post →Upcoming Jusant artbook 🤗 A beautiful sci-fi climbing game with magnificent concept work.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hello, I'm Félix and I'm the narrative designer and writer of Jusant, a game produced by Don't Nod. I'm happy I got to be part of such a team of nice people. I hope you'll enjoy it! Also: I'm looking for work! 👀 felixelvis.com
neutral · AI labelView post →My next game is: Jusant! Again I've seen a lot of great things about this game, and have been meaning to try it for a little while! Apart from a hospital visit tomorrow I will have the day off from work, so should have plenty of time to get stuck in 😊
positive · AI labelView post →I beat 9 games so far this year: 1. 1000x Resist 2. Captain Wayne Vacation Desperation 3. Code Vein 4. Neva 5. Jusant 6. Among the Sleep 7. Keeper 8. Lil Gator Game 9. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
neutral · AI labelView post →Oops, Jusant should have been on there - I forgot to click it, I guess! It's the game I saw in my library that started me down this idea.
neutral · AI labelView post →Through striking environments and soaring heights, Jusant teaches you to listen. Not only to the wind, the stone, and the quiet moments between each climb, but also to the stories of lives uprooted by thirst and circumstance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since release Jusant is my go to game for when I just want to be somewhere else. And even after 5 or 6 playthroughs I still spot tiny details in the art and world I had never noticed before. It’s a very special place to revisit.
positive · AI labelView post →Today marks the one year anniversary of Jusant! It’s sad & frustrating that the team was dismantled despite the game being a success and that we’re now fighting layoffs instead of celebrating. We’ve made Jusant with all our heart and I’m moved to see people enjoying it. If you played it: thank you 🐳
positive · AI labelView post →in running my own website news: the lovely @rcmacleod.bsky.social has written about being a turbo nerd about climbing and the climbing game Jusant aftermath.site/indie-game-j...
neutral · AI labelView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: Massive spring sales, Deus Ex freebie, trials from Ubisoft, and more. Big Deals - Starfield – $39.54 on Fanatical - Diablo IV – $34.99 on Steam - Mortal Kombat 1 – $34.99 on Indiegala - FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – $34.99 on Steam - STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor – $31.49 on Steam - REMNANT II – $29.99 on Steam - Forza Horizon 5 – $29.99 on Steam - Cyberpunk 2077 – $29.99 on Steam - Persona 5 Royal – $29.99 on Steam - Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – $29.99 on Steam -…
neutral · AI labelView post →PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July & a big thank you to players for 15 wonderful years. - Diablo IV | PS5, PS4 - The King of Fighters XV | PS5, PS4 - Jusant | PS5
neutral · AI labelView post →A climbing game that does not send you back all the way to the ground just for failing a simple jump, and lots of collectible to find on the way. Jusant reminds me a lot of Journey. A wonderful experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100+ game demos I downloaded for this edition of Steam Next Fest June 2026. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest June edition is live and my religion prompts me to download as many demos as my ssd can welcome and play them throughout the week. I usually hover around a good hundred, and that's still a very small percentage of all demos available. I like to sort and evaluate them on a piece of paper (pic below from february).…
neutral · AI labelView post →Game i played, finished or Almost, this year and i recomand dearly I'll go with 4 Caravan Sandwitch: Awesome vibe, appealing world and characters, wonderfull times Jusant : Just breathtaking experience and feels Dordogne: Chill game and beautifull Pacific Drive: Obsession of the last months
positive · AI labelView post →Flow (2024) was deeeeelightful. I’m not gonna elaborate further. If you’re a video game enjoyer, I’d describe the art style very The Last Guardian-like, the world very Jusant-like and the cat very Stray-like.
neutral · AI labelView post →Don't Nod (Life is Strange, Jusant, Lost Records) is working on a new narrative game at Netflix, based on an unnamed major IP. (Don't Nod press release)
neutral · AI labelView post →GAMES I BEAT IN 2024 // #31: Jusant What a lovely little game! The premise boils down to climbing a mountain. The game gives off Journey and Abzu vibes. Exploring and understanding the world this character lives in was great. Simple but well done. #GamesIBeatIn2024 #Jusant
positive · AI labelView post →Only Don’t Nod game I’ve played is Jusant and it was absolutely superb. Loved the world building and gameplay. I’d be disappointed to see them go just off the back of that one game.
positive · AI labelView post →Playing Jusant finally. Gosh what a beautiful, meditative climbing game
positive · AI labelView post →"Having recently made the ascent up The Tower again myself, I can say that this is the perfect companion to the game and makes me appreciate it even more." My review of The Art of Jusant: The Great Expedition is now on the website! www.artbookcollector.com/post/book-re...
positive · AI labelView post →436. THE ART OF JUSANT: THE GREAT EXPEDITION 👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art... #Jusant @marinemacq.bsky.social @pixnlove.bsky.social @dontnod.bsky.social @felixelvis.bsky.social @matb02l1.bsky.social #DONTNOD #Gaming #Booksky #ArtBook
neutral · AI labelView post →Jusant (Xbox Series S) - 1080p. Taken while playing on the Xbox Series S. Jusant was probably my favourite game in 2023 and I recommend it to everyone.
positive · AI labelView post →I understand the appeal but there is no risk and the reward is just an "oh, neat looking area." Which is FINE if you could actually save the game. Unfortunately, Jusant does not respect your time. At all. The biggest risk in the game is wondering whether or not it saved recently when you have to exit out and get dinner. It just warns you that recent progress will be lost. But it does not tell you how recent. The game NEVER tells you when it's saving (hint: It isn't the white icon in the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A whole lot of style. Not a lot of substance. This game looks amazing. The environments are stunning and feel lived in. The animations feel smooth. The music is nice, the game even runs ok on my ageing 3080. The story is threadbare. There isn't much mystery, its fairly obvious what happened. There are just a whole lot of logs of people who are all doing the same thing. Which does make sense, they are all dealing with the same problem, but that doesn't make it interesting. The game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m not really a big fan of Don’t Nod’s games. I think most of them don’t bring much of interest in terms of gameplay (especially when they try to do something with combat, which usually ends up feeling quite unpolished). And narratively — although that’s clearly their focus and where they tend to do better — they always fall short of their premise and never manage to carry the experience beyond the mediocrity of the gameplay. Still, I ended up playing most of their catalog almost by accident…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished Jusant after seeing it in @wyattwritesthings.bsky.social’s newsletter, and dang, this was exactly my type of game. I absolutely loved it.
positive · AI labelView post →What are you playing this week? (and why is it Helldivers 2?) - 2024.02.17. Bye bye The Finals, hello MANAGED DEMOCRACY! If you can't tell, I'm all in on Helldivers 2. Nothing else matters for me at the moment. Not The Finals, not Spider-Man 2, not Jusant, not GoW DLC. What about all of you? What are you playing this week?
neutral · AI labelView post →I played this with my 6 year old brother, and we absolutely loved it! it was a lot of fun and it had an interesting story. %100 recommend to play this either solo or with your little sibling!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New artwork for a very special game to me.. Jusant 💜 It’s a absolute gem and if you like beautiful and emotional storygames i can highly recommend it. For me it was a profound and unforgettable journey and it will always hold a special place in my gamer heart. #art #digitalart #jusant #fantasy
positive · AI labelView post →Jusant is such an incredible game! Can’t believe I’ve waited this long to play it!! It’s currently on sale on the PlayStation UK Store for £9.99! Don’t miss out! Link • store.playstation.com/en-gb/concep... #Jusant #IndieGames #Gamer #PlayStation
positive · AI labelView post →Finally getting to some PC Game Pass backlog. If you have a game I should play that's not too long holla @ me. Jusant has been on the radar for like a year 😭
neutral · AI labelView post →I haven't played it yet (tho I want to), but my mind immediately thought of Jusant which you might find interesting store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I am missing a lot of games news these days. For instance, I did not see that Jusant had come out, a game which I had been keenly anticipating. store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/...
neutral · AI labelView post →A wonderful little experience that feels fresh while not overstaying its welcome. Couldn't really tell you what the meaning of it is or what the story was, but the environments were beautiful and the climbing is satisfying although fairly easy. Glad I finally got around to this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ever played a walking simulator? This is that, but instead of walking you climb. Like any good walking sim there are plenty of collectibles that flesh out the world and a nice soothing soundtrack, but the real standout is the visuals. The setpieces are incredibly stylish and packed with environmental storytelling; the art direction was so beauttiful that it left me feeling like I wasn't able to appreciate it enough just by walking (climbing) through it. Having said that, there isn't much else…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jusant (PC) 3440 x 1440p. I've recently started another playthrough of Jusant but this time on PC and its a beautiful game.
positive · AI labelView post →Ah, I don't like that feeling after finishing a memorable game (Jusant in that case), when it's impossible to move on to something else and find a game that fits the current mood Might try Citizen Sleeper maybe or The Séance of Blake Manor
positive · AI labelView post →I have finished Jusant 🫡 It’s a visually beautiful game, but I am not a collectible person, so I’m not gonna go back and attempt to get everything 😅 That said, I’m happy to see that the game has chapter select for us to go back and get the collectibles we missed 👍🏻
neutral · AI labelView post →October 2024 Humble Choice: Remnant II, Persona 5 Strikers, Jusant and more. https://www.humblebundle.com/membership/home | Game | Steam Link | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | REMNANT II® | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282100/REMNANT_II/ | | Persona® 5 Strikers | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382330/Persona_5_Strikers/ | | Jusant…
neutral · AI labelView post →If I could I would put a in between positive and negative review. Since I can't I would choose positive since the game was fine. The Good: The game is basicallya self journey of climbing. The mechanic are very simple but straight to the point, it feels very fluid and exploration to the summit is enjoyable. The story is niche, the visuals and art style are beautiful. The Bad: Lack of substance, The story is meh, not much mystery it's pretty obvious what happened. The game might be too…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a very pretty game with a lovely ambient soundtrack but its basically a short 4 hour completely linear "walking simulator". For a game with no mechanics other than to climb those climbing mechanics are very underbaked. You simply point in the direction of travel and alternate triggers to move your hands, the game will ensure you grab something with in reach and there's no bad holds or way to mess it up other than letting go completely. There is a stamina bar but its pointless as you can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#Platinum 913 - Jusant Pretty chill climbing adventure which was part of the July PS+ Essential games. Game is not really hard and just a relaxing experience. Nothing is missable due to chapter select. #PS5 #Jusant #Trophyhunter
positive · AI labelView post →Great games you haven't played yet #1 Jusant, a very chill and reflective game. There's a big, big rock, and you need to climb it. Imagine a walking simulator but the main mechanic is very flowy and satisfying climbing. Using shoulder buttons feels RIGHT.
positive · AI labelView post →A climbing-centric game with one singular goal: scale the highest peak. Along the way, you'll read scattered letters, stack cairn stones, decipher wall glyphs, and collect echo shells—gradually absorbing the mountain's tranquil stillness and meditative isolation from base to summit. The clean, minimalist UI and exquisite art direction deepen the immersion, while each chapter introduces inventive mechanics that keep the ascent from ever growing stale. I cannot recommend this highly enough. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a cool climbing game! 🤩 Loved the environment and sound design, playing Jusant was a wonderful journey! #Jusant
positive · AI labelView post →Jusant really scratched that Journey itch for me. I just love it when games can convey an emotional story without a single word being said. Didn't expect myself to cry like a little baby at the end, but here we are.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A rather relaxing climbing game with an interesting story if you choose to read all the letters you may find in the game or you just take in the quite breathtaking but timeless visuals and let the environment speak for itself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game: #Jusant Developer: #DontNod A friend gifted this to me months ago, but I was scared off by the 'puzzle platforming game' description. Omg it's gorgeous! Definitely recommend for a sweet lil story. #VirtualPhotography #Steam #VPrepost
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