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Life & fun · February 23, 2016

Windlands

A first person grappling hook exploration game.

Windlands launched on February 23, 2016 with 69 votes, #955 of 4,386 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

What it does

A first person grappling hook exploration game.Soar through the ruins of a fallen world and discover the secrets of the ancients. Designed with full Virtual Reality support for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, also works great in Non VR.

“Windlands is not to be missed. It was quite simply one of my favourite experiences on the Oculus. — Charlie” Polygon “This gorgeous game is the best experience on the Oculus Rift - Ben Gilbert” Tech Insider “a incredibly fun, unique exploration game” The Rift Arcade Soar through the ruins of a fallen world and discover the secrets of the ancients. Windlands has been developed primarily for Virtual Reality headsets , but is also a great experience for those without headsets. It appeals to those who want to explore the breathtaking vistas at a relaxing pace, while the challenging routes attract gamers who like to master the skill of soaring through the towering environments at top speed.…from store.steampowered.com

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