Tobe's Vertical Adventure

Tobe's Vertical Adventure

Released Jul 2011

Two unique characters and a total of 4 islands and 16 levels to explore, Tobe's Vertical Adventure shall bring you back to the 16-bit era.

58% positive · 142 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Tobe's Vertical Adventure launched on July 18, 2011 as a self-contained indie platformer with a fixed scope: 16 levels across 4 islands, two playable characters, and co-op support. The store description presents the game as a complete, finished product with no mention of planned updates, DLC, or additional content of any kind. There is no DLC listed, no post-launch news activity, and no developer statements indicating any ongoing or future development. The game shipped as a complete package and has remained unchanged since its release.
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Store description presents a fully defined, fixed-scope game: 16 levels across 4 islands, 2 playable characters, co-op mode, collectible soundtrack and artbook. No mention of future content, updates, or DLC.
description · Jul 18, 2011 source content shipped
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Short description confirms the same fixed content scope with no indication of post-launch additions.
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Secret Base
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer

About this game

Tobe's Vertical Adventure is an indie, retro, platformer starring Tobe, the overly devoted gamer who's been forced on a treasure hunt by his materialistic crush, Nana. The big headed duo will travel back and forth in the crumbling caves in search of treasures while rescuing fluffy animals, making you scream kawaii ne~ along the way. With 2 unique characters and a total of 4 islands and 16 levels to explore, Tobe's Vertical Adventure shall bring you back to the 16-bit era.

Key features:

  • Hours of classic platforming action through 16 levels across 4 islands
  • Play as Tobe or Nana, each with a unique storyline and move sets
  • Co-op Mode with a friend, as both Tobe and Nana
  • 16 bit graphical retro goodness
  • Experience the story through cutscenes and unlock the collectable soundtracks and artbook
Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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