{"id":74954,"date":"2023-09-11T13:16:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T12:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pley2win.com\/featured-news\/developer-of-only-up-removes-the-game-from-steam-permanently-due-to-too-much-stress\/"},"modified":"2023-09-11T13:16:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T12:16:51","slug":"developer-of-only-up-removes-the-game-from-steam-permanently-due-to-too-much-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pley2win.com\/?p=74954","title":{"rendered":"Developer of Only Up! Removes the Game From Steam Permanently Due to \u201cToo Much Stress\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A janky but brutal platformer, Only Up! blew up this May after becoming a sensational hit with Twitch viewers. It\u2019s one of 2023\u2019s most viral Steam games to date. However, in a shocking and abrupt decision, the developer has removed the game from Steam, with no plans for it to return to the platform. In a post, the solo developer behind Only Up! stated that this was their first foray into making a game, and now they want to say goodbye to it.<\/p>\n

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Only Up, one of the biggest games of 2023 and a massive success with YouTubers and Twitch streamers, has been removed from Steam due to the developer’s “stress.”<\/p>\n

Only Up is no longer available on Steam, and the developer will be working on a new game called Kith.#OnlyUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dtJHoPpvKX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 GameRiv (@GamerivGames) September 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

The Popularity Behind Only Up!<\/h2>\n

Only Up! launched in May 2023, offering a third-person platforming experience akin to the title Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy<\/em>. The game\u2019s popularity didn\u2019t peak until well after its launch, as the indie heavily relied on word of mouth to reach its audience.<\/p>\n

Thanks to its challenging nature, Only Up! got its big break when Twitch streamers like IShowSpeed, known for playing high-difficulty games started noticing it, ultimately leading to a viral sales period. The parkour game hit over 90,000 viewers on Twitch and 10,000 concurrency players in June. However, Only Up\u2019s popularity declined significantly following its peak in July.<\/p>\n

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