What is Bat to the Heavens?
This 2D puzzle platformer begins in a quiet hometown that you must leave by climbing upward. You use a bat to build momentum, clear obstacles, solve movement puzzles, and search the valley for secrets. Checkpoints and saved progress support the climb.
For you if...
- +you enjoy solving puzzles through precise, momentum-based movement
- +you like exploring for secrets between difficult platforming challenges
- +you prefer discovering movement techniques without step-by-step instruction
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving timing and low-stress platforming
- −you prefer clear instructions for new movement mechanics
- −you dislike retrying puzzles that demand precise execution
What players say
95% of 430 reviews are positive
Players praise the bat-based movement, puzzles, art, and music. The most common complaints are that the puzzles become frustratingly difficult or unclear, and that fast movement makes routes hard to read.
Screenshots and trailer
Bat to the Heavens system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- 10
- Processor
- 5 hamsters
- Graphics
- 2000 hamster brains
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 350 MB available space
- Notes
- i hope it works
Recommended
- OS
- 10
- Processor
- i5 - 7500 ( more ham power )
- Graphics
- gtx 660 (giga barks)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 400 MB available space
- Notes
- the game should run well with these specs!
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Achievements
- 32
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- Cloud saves are not shared across platforms
Tags
- Puzzle Platformer
- Difficult
- Precision Platformer
- Puzzle
- Exploration
- 2D
- Logic
- Indie
- Platformer
- Cute
- Open World
- Hand-drawn
- Anime
- Action
- Female Protagonist
- Colorful
Recent updates
- Jan 14, 2026 · 1.1.3
- Jan 7, 2026 · 1.1.2
- Dec 24, 2025 · 1.1.1a
- Dec 17, 2025 · 1.1.1
- Dec 10, 2025 · 1.1.0a+b+c hotfix
1 DLC available.
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