Verlet Swing
Physics-based platforming with a grappling hook and lethal obstacle courses
Flamebait Games · Released Sep 18, 2018
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 378
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 2
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 4 months ago
- Jun 24, 2026
What is Verlet Swing?
Verlet Swing is a single-player, first-person platformer set in surreal, dreamlike worlds. You use a hookshot to swing through 100 levels, reaching glowing spheres that transport you onward. There are also challenge modes.
For you if...
- +you like competing for leaderboard positions in solo games
- +you want to create and share your own levels
Not for you if...
- −you want varied activities beyond swinging through obstacle courses
What players say
90% of 378 reviews are positive
Players praise the momentum-based movement, surreal visuals, and soundtrack. The most common complaints concern the steep late-game difficulty increase and cramped routes that leave little room for improvisation.
Screenshots and trailer
Verlet Swing system requirements
Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Verlet Swing?
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- OS
- Windows 7 or later
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 6850
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 or later
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon HD 7970
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does Verlet Swing have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Verlet Swing run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 28
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Danish, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish.
Does Verlet Swing use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Indie
- Action
- Fast-Paced
- 3D Platformer
- Level Editor
- Great Soundtrack
- Surreal
- First-Person
- Platformer
- Parkour
- 1980s
- Physics
- Retro
Recent updates
- Nov 15, 2024 · Minor update!
- Jun 17, 2019 · Rage has been restored!
- Feb 27, 2019 · Sneaky meatballs and long term support stuff!
- Dec 4, 2018 · Physics and leaderboard fixes!
- Nov 15, 2018 · Hardcore Marathon update!
1 DLC available.