Turnip Mountain Reviews

Turnip Mountain is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
82 / 100
Jul 30, 2026
Rooted in Hand Holds video thumbnail
Mind-blown
Jul 30, 2026

Turnip Mountain won me over. What first looked like another quirky physics game turned into something surprisingly relaxing, surprisingly rewarding and surprisingly difficult to put down. The climbing mechanics are satisfying, the controls become second nature surprisingly quickly, and every successful leap feels earned. More importantly, it understands that failure can still be enjoyable. Missing a jump rarely feels frustrating because the game gives you room to experiment, learn and immediately have another go. It became one of those games I found myself dipping into after a long day simply because climbing another level felt… nice. There’s something oddly therapeutic about slowly making your way higher, finding your own route and occasionally launching a turnip through the air with far more confidence than ability. It won’t be for everyone. Players looking for constant action or a deep narrative may find its simplicity a little too straightforward. But if you’re after a charming little adventure that lets physics, creativity and curiosity do most of the talking, Turnip Mountain is well worth the climb. Sometimes all you need for a memorable adventure is a mountain, a determined turnip and two ridiculously oversized hands.

Read full review