# Getting Over It — with Bennett Foddy

> Physics-based climbing game with challenging gameplay and philosophical narration. (iPhone/iPad app by Bennett Foddy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bennett Foddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/289213177)
- Category: Games, Action, Simulation
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6,781 App Store ratings · 1,056 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 237 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2017-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742/reviews.md

## What is Getting Over It?

A game I made
For a certain kind of person

To hurt them.

• Climb up an enormous mountain with nothing but a hammer and a pot.
• Listen as I make philosophical observations about the problem at hand.
• Between 2 and ∞ hours of agonizing gameplay, depending. The median time to finish for my playtesters was 5 hours, but the mean was closer to ∞.
• Lose all your progress, over and over.
• Feel new types of frustration you didn't know you were capable of.

## Key features

- Climb a mountain with a hammer and pot
- Philosophical observations during gameplay
- Agonizing and frustrating gameplay
- Lose progress repeatedly
- Discover new frustrations

## Chart rankings

- #60 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #61 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Getting Over It?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to get started
- 👍 Rewarding feeling of accomplishment
- 🤖 Unique and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Inspirational quotes and commentary

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and glitchy controls
- 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on mobile
- 🤬 Extremely frustrating and rage-inducing
- 💸 Overpriced for the mobile version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of progress
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Sensitivity and input issues
- Compatibility problems on newer phones

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Checkpoint system
- Difficulty options
- More customization and settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,056)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742/reviews.md

### 5/5 — this is getting over it with bennett foddy on mobile

*2026-08-18, version 1.14*

it’s what it says it is. i can’t complain more than i have already. this is not my account

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2026-08-16, version 1.14*

The only game I’ll ever play

### 1/5 — It is so hard that my four year-old ending up breaking his iPad it is so hard

*2026-08-11, version 1.14*

1

### 5/5 — Getting over it

*2026-08-10, version 1.14*

Fun asf

### 5/5 — I got over it

*2026-07-08, version 1.14*

Man it took me 4 hours to get to the top it could be irritating but overall the game is fun.

### 5/5 — My Review

*2026-06-28, version 1.14*

Difficult but incredibly rewarding

### 5/5 — Totally worth it

*2026-06-27, version 1.14*

This game will allow to experience every single human emotion possible, definitely recommend it!

### 1/5 — I hate this game

*2026-06-18, version 1.14*

Die

### 2/5 — I hate this game

*2026-06-10, version 1.14*

I need to stop playing these type of games, they piss me off and I’ve broken a phone because of it. I hate this game and I, for some reason keep coming back to it even though I hate it.

### 5/5 — SprunkiRoleplay51

*2026-06-01, version 1.14*

SR51

## Frequently asked questions about Getting Over It

### What is this game about?

This game involves climbing an enormous mountain using only a hammer and a pot. The gameplay is designed to be intentionally difficult and frustrating, with the goal of testing the player's patience and perseverance.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include a unique climbing mechanic using a hammer and pot, philosophical observations from the narrator, and gameplay that can last anywhere from 2 to an infinite number of hours. Players will experience losing progress repeatedly and discovering new levels of frustration.

### How much does this game cost?

The game is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

Expect a highly challenging and often frustrating physics-based climbing experience. The game is designed to make players lose progress frequently, requiring them to restart sections and endure repeated setbacks.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is specifically made for a certain kind of person who enjoys being challenged and potentially hurt by a game. It appeals to players who seek extreme difficulty and are looking to test their limits of frustration and persistence.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14 — 2021-07-26

Support for all modern devices, various bug fixes.

### 1.13 — 2018-09-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes & performance improvements

### 1.12 — 2018-04-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.11 — 2018-02-17

ADVISORY April 2nd, 2018: the iOS 11.3 update has caused the app to load very slowly (or sometimes not at all) on some devices. We're working on a patch - thanks for your patience.

### 1.10 — 2018-02-17

- Increased sensitivity for "no" acceleration mode
- Fix for inconsistent crash on credits
- Stability improvements
- Minor performance & visual improvements

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## More apps by Bennett Foddy

- [QWOP for iOS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwop-for-ios/id410319945)
- [Getting Over It+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it-plus/id1616322502)

All apps by Bennett Foddy: https://appshunter.io/developer/289213177

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*