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Higher : The Last Dream
Higher: The Last Dream is an immersive 2D platformer where you play as Starlight, a hero of light thrown into lost worlds, drained of all color and joy. But behind every world he crosses lies a truth he no longer remembers.


















































Features
Movements
Full movement system (running, jumping, multidirectional dash, drill, climbing, wall-grab, swimming...)
Boss Battles
Intense boss battles with unique patterns
Die and Retry
A die & retry system built on determination
Player Abilities
Ranged, special, and melee attacks
Art Style
A dreamlike and pixel art world and an immersive original soundtrack
Experience
A story driven by inner struggle
The Path to Follow
Roadmap
Here you'll find the project's official roadmap. The project is in active development, and updates will be communicated regularly.
2024 · Q2
Concept and mockup
Concept creation, playable mockup built in Unity 2022, and drafting of the specifications
2024 · Q3 to Q4
Technical prototype development
A first technical prototype featuring the core mechanics: movement, dash, and one playable level
2025 · Q1
Final prototype development
First playable version, cross-platform integration, and basic gameplay elements
2025 · Q2 to Q4
Prototype showcases
Prototype showcases to the community and partners. Exhibited at Toulouse Game Show 2025 Winter + Springbreak, INSALAN in Rennes, and Albi Game Festival 2025
2025 · Q3
Steam page creation
Official Steam page with wishlist campaign
2026 · Q2
Pause
Development pause to evaluate feedback and plan next steps.
2026 · Q3 to Q4
Beta finalization
Finalizing the beta version with final adjustments and integration of community feedback. Public beta release on Steam
2027 · Q1 to Q2
Demo release
Public demo release on Steam
2027 | 2028
Official release
Official launch of Higher: The Last Dream on Steam
Partnerships & Support
Higher is an independent project driven by passion. Find us on these platforms and discover the communities who believe in the adventure !
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Toulouse Game Dev
Toulouse · Indie scene
The association bringing Toulouse's indie scene to life: meetups, jams, and mutual support between devs.

Yo_Lan
Media · Community
A cultural LAN association with a societal commitment. An organization that uses video games as a way to create human connection, culture, and charitable engagement.

Garage des Gamers
Community · Streamers
A gaming association of players and creators who share and support indie gems at pop culture events across France and Occitanie
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