Jusant

Don’t Nod

Rank: #4 / 10
Released: 2023
Studio: Don’t Nod
Genre: puzzle video game, action-adventure game

At a glance

Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game from Don’t Nod, built around a journey to the top of a tall tower. Climb at your own pace, choose between different paths and use climbing tools while keeping an eye on stamina. The tower’s changing environments include arid slopes and bioluminescent tunnels, with flora, fauna and a peaceful soundtrack along the way. Exploring alternative routes can uncover clues about a bygone civilization and the tower’s past. Ballast, a mysterious creature accompanying the journey, helps reveal clues and awaken nature along the path. Jusant is a single-player game with full controller support, Steam achievements, Cloud support and Family Sharing. It was released in 2023 for Windows.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a solo climbing and puzzle experience with exploration and environmental storytelling. Full controller support may suit players who prefer a gamepad.

What is good

Climb at your own pace
Alternative routes can reveal clues
Distinct biomes include bioluminescent tunnels
Full controller support
Steam Cloud support

What to know first

Single-player only
Listed for Windows only

Verdict

Jusant combines climbing, route-finding and clues about a tower’s past in a single-player journey. Its varied environments and full controller support are central listed details.