THE DARUMA CHALLENGE

$5.99

Release Date:: Apr 7, 2025
Developer:: Mūn Mūn Games
Publisher:: Mūn Mūn Games
Platforms:: Windows

Indie Casual Adventure Action Steam Achievements Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player Steam Cloud

About This Game

THE HARDEST GAME OF 2025? PROVE ME WRONG.

Think you’re patient? Think you’re skilled? This game will break you. One misstep, and you’re tumbling back down. Again. And again. And again.

In THE DARUMA CHALLENGE, you don’t jump—you bounce. Every surface is both an opportunity and a trap. Master the momentum or lose everything. A precision platformer designed to punish hesitation, crush overconfidence, and reward only the most determined.

CAN YOU REACH THE TOP?

Brutal, physics-based bouncing movement – easy to learn, painful to master.
NO shortcuts. NO hand-holding. NO easy mode.
Checkpoints? A well-deserved relief… but only in Normal Mode.
Time Attack Mode? No checkpoints. No mercy. A nightmare for speedrunners.
Secrets & hidden paths? Only for those clever (or stubborn) enough to find them.

99% WILL FAIL. WILL YOU?

Inspired by the Daruma doll’s mantra—“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”—this game was built for those who refuse to quit.

Most players won’t make it to the end. Some won’t even survive the first few jumps. But a few? They’ll embrace the suffering, push through the pain, and conquer the impossible.

If you rage easily, turn back now.

This game was crafted by a solo developer with care, but not kindness. Every challenge, every detail—designed to push you to the limit. The Daruma always gets back up. Will you?

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

13 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #530332 english

27 min at review

Recommended

A very enjoyable, bouncing game! Very easy to learn and only the elite could master. Kept me occupied for quite sometime. The mechanics are good, very fluid movement and game play. The art and music compliment the style of the game and was the perfect amount of relaxation to stop me launching my keyboard out of the window. I've not given up, I will be playing this again to get my achievements for sure!

User #772690 english

17 min at review

Recommended

Super Hard but VERY Sastifying

User #086048 english

2 hrs at review

Recommended

The Daruma Challenge is a pretty cool game, it has some difficult sections, but it's a fun platformer Foddian game. I enjoyed searching for the hidden Easter Eggs and Sanctuaries across the map. The Sanctuaries provided mini difficult puzzles alongside the main path for experienced players to attempt, which was nice. I like how there is a Time Attack mode which removes the checkpoints, it allows for an even harder challenge in the game. Overall, The Daruma Challenge is a perfect game for players that enjoy the Foddian Genre of games.

User #895618 english

1 hrs at review

Recommended

Amazing, did it with my eyes closed

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *: Windows Vista
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 MB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space

FAQ

How much does THE DARUMA CHALLENGE cost?

THE DARUMA CHALLENGE costs $5.99.

What are the system requirements for THE DARUMA CHALLENGE?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 2 MB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 MB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 970/Radeon RX470 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space

What platforms is THE DARUMA CHALLENGE available on?

THE DARUMA CHALLENGE is available on Windows PC.

Is THE DARUMA CHALLENGE worth buying?

THE DARUMA CHALLENGE has 100% positive reviews from 13 players.

When was THE DARUMA CHALLENGE released?

THE DARUMA CHALLENGE was released on Apr 7, 2025.