
Getting Over It
- Mouse movement—Move the hammer around the character
- Mouse push or pull—Control movement direction using hammer force
- Hold and swing—Use hammer contact to climb surface
ABOUT GETTING OVER IT
Getting Over It is a physics climbing obstacle arcade game from developer Bennett Foddy with relentless vertical progress. This game creates unforgettable moments during every climb attempt. The game centers on a character trapped inside a container using a hammer for movement across strange object mountains. The journey triggers powerful emotions including tension, frustration, and sudden bursts of laughter. Pick up the hammer and join this legendary climbing challenge now!
Getting Over It - A physics climbing arcade game
GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW
Core Hammer Movement
In Getting Over It, players control a character sitting inside a metal container while holding a large climbing hammer. Movement depends entirely on hammer contact against nearby objects placed across the strange mountain environment. Careful pushing, pulling, and hooking actions allow the character to move forward, climb upward, or balance across narrow surfaces. Incorrect hammer placement often sends the character falling long distances back toward earlier sections of the map. This harsh punishment system creates intense tension during every successful movement across unstable terrain.
Map Design and Obstacles
The map features an unusual structure built from stacked objects forming unpredictable climbing routes across towering vertical terrain. Players encounter furniture pieces, giant apples, rocks, houses, and many other objects arranged into steep mountains and cliffs. These objects create strange surfaces requiring careful hammer placement and precise movement control during every climbing attempt. The journey gradually moves higher across the environment until players reach extreme heights above the landscape. However, the map contains no checkpoints across the entire course.
Control Guide
- Mouse movement—Move the hammer around the character
- Mouse push or pull—Control movement direction using hammer force
- Hold and swing—Use hammer contact to climb surfaces













































