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Why Jump

Why Jump? Because the only way is up. Why Jump is a vertical platformer where one wrong move can cost you — but don't worry, there are checkpoints to catch your breath. Sometimes. Test your patience, sharpen…

29 April 2025

Why Jump is an adventure developed by Doyan, released 29 April 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Why Jump is

Why Jump is an adventure game developed by Doyan and released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Why Jump? Because the only way is up. Why Jump is a vertical platformer where one wrong move can cost you — but don't worry, there are checkpoints to catch your breath. Sometimes. Test your patience, sharpen your skills, and see how high you can climb.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Why Jump launched on 29 April 2025, within three weeks of Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince and South of Midnight.

Released around the same time: Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, South of Midnight.

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When did Why Jump come out?
Why Jump was released on 29 April 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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