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Baby Steps Launches on PS5 and PC With Physics-Driven Walking

Critics say the game’s deliberate difficulty turns frustration into humor.

Overview

  • The new title from Bennett Foddy with co-developers Gabe Cuzzillo and Maxi Boch is available now on PlayStation 5 and Steam, and it is Steam Deck verified.
  • Players manually control each of Nate’s legs using the triggers and position each foot with the analog stick, creating a challenging, fully simulated walking model.
  • Reviews describe an open-world mountain trek with campfires, optional challenges and collectible hats that reveal character details, wrapped in surreal, often crude humor.
  • Early impressions praise the unique design but caution that progress can be punishing by intent, with some reports of minor bugs and occasional crashes.
  • Devolver Digital is promoting launch with a looping “naturescape” stream where Nate periodically falls into frame and free game keys sometimes flash, and an unusual ESRB descriptor has also drawn attention.