Slash/Jump

Slash/Jump

Released Aug 2024

How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!

99% positive · 670 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Slash/Jump launched on August 23, 2024 as a free, short-form precision platformer (described as a 20–40 minute experience). One week after launch, on August 30, 2024, the developer stated clearly that "as of right now there are no plans for future content," citing burnout and describing the game as a small experience-building project. On September 26, 2024, the developer shipped Update 1.1 — the Speedrun Update — adding an in-game timer, splits, and various quality-of-life improvements. In the same post, the developer explicitly stated: "1.1 will be the last big update for the game for now… nothing new will be added for the next months, if not more." This is the developer's clearest statement about the game's content scope being complete. The most recent activity is a small bug-fix patch (1.1.2) posted on May 12, 2026, which fixed a controller input bug. This is consistent with the developer's stated intent to continue minor maintenance while not adding new content. No new content has been announced since Update 1.1, and the developer has not walked back their statement about the game being content-complete.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states '1.1 will be the last big update for the game for now' and that 'nothing new will be added for the next months, if not more.' Ships the Speedrun Update as the final major content release.
news post · Sep 26, 2024 source development ending
high
Developer states 'as of right now there are no plans for future content' and describes the game as a small project. Only minor updates planned for the foreseeable future.
news post · Aug 30, 2024 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Starts With Cinder
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Using your sword as your only method of traversal, jump and slash your way through obstacles and hazards to master this unique platforming movement system!

Use the recoil from your sword swings to get from place to place and figure out the complexities of these deceivingly simple controls.

Features:

  • A simple 2 button + Joystick control scheme
  • Controller rebinding
  • No walking!
  • A short and sweet 20-40 minute experience

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content