Baby Steps is a truly unique game – so unique, in fact, that it’s become one of the year’s best, despite being quite strange. We’ve published a full review explaining why, but here we’re sharing some key tips we picked up while playing for over a week to write it.
I’ve been digging into the physics of this – things like momentum and how you position your feet – and I’m trying to explain it all in this guide. But honestly, the biggest takeaway I’ve found is super simple: the more you practice, the better you’ll become! Just take your time and have fun with it.
It’s “open world” and loops, there’s no wrong way to go
Baby Steps is an open-world game, so feel free to explore anywhere you like! The world is full of hidden things to discover – cutscenes, easter eggs, hats, and secrets are everywhere. If you see something that catches your eye, definitely investigate! There’s a huge amount of story content, plus some fun surprises I won’t reveal. While simply going ‘up’ isn’t enough to fully experience the game, don’t be discouraged if you go ‘down’ – it’s actually easier to recover and climb again. This also applies to moving left or right; eventually, you’ll circle back to where you started if you avoid going up or down. As long as you can eventually head upwards, you’re on the right track.
Get into the rhythm
Just keep moving forward, one step at a time. Finding a good pace will help you speed up. Remember to adjust how quickly you move based on the ground – speed up when going uphill, lifting your feet higher, and slow down when going downhill.
Analog controls
If you’re using a controller with analog triggers, you’ll be able to lift your feet to varying heights. Controllers with digital triggers will always lift your feet as high as possible. While this works for most of the game, some challenges are easier and feel more secure when you have precise control over how high you lift your feet with each step.
Tippy toes
When you’re carefully moving forward, like in ‘Baby Steps,’ keeping your toes curled under takes up space and can limit your movement. For example, if your toes are hooked under something like a ladder rung, you might not be able to lift your leg, potentially leading to a fall. However, placing your weight on the ball of your foot, just behind your toes, is ideal for tricky situations – like finding a secure foothold on a narrow ledge or climbing a steep slope quickly.
Side stepping
It’s difficult to lift your toes over the edge of a ledge when your entire foot is blocking the way. Side stepping solves this by letting you place your whole foot directly onto the ledge, rather than just balancing with your little toe. This technique is especially useful for high, narrow ledges and steps.
Purposely falling
It’s often simpler to just let yourself fall. Think about walking – it’s really about controlled falling, catching yourself before you stumble. Sometimes, when facing a slope or a high obstacle, it’s more effective to commit to the fall. This can also apply in the game: if a platform seems too high to reach, intentionally falling forward onto it can actually help Nate pull himself up. It’s a clever trick!
Terrain color
The ground’s color usually tells you how easy it is to walk on. For example, dark brown areas often mean steep, muddy rocks, while light grey areas are safe and grippy. But color isn’t everything – you also need to consider how fast you’re moving and how steep the slope is. If the surface is slippery, take small steps and keep your feet close together.
Every little helps
Often, you can easily reach higher areas by simply stepping to the side from a slope or jumping off a small rock. In this game, even a tiny bit of space can determine success or failure, and that space might only be available for a very short time. It will take some trial and error, but Nate is surprisingly agile, allowing you to navigate even tricky hills and obstacles.
Paths for those with the eyes to see
Throughout the game, observant players will discover many hidden routes. While the game initially guides you towards obvious, safe paths, skilled players can find dozens of smaller, more challenging routes for Nate. Mastering these routes may require practice and improving your gameplay, but paying attention to potentially dangerous-looking terrain can lead to rewarding discoveries.
There’s (almost) always another way
Feeling stuck on a tough hill or in tricky sand? Don’t force it – just change direction and look around. The game world is designed to loop back on itself, and I often found that stepping away for a moment and then returning helped me discover new routes and make progress. While it’s possible to rush through the game, you’ll get much more out of it by taking the time to explore different paths.
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2025-10-06 17:47