If you thought you had mastered the chaos of Paddle Paddle Paddle, think again.
German publisher Assemble Entertainment and indie developer Zoroarts have officially launched Up Up Up, a brutal vertical DLC expansion that pushes co-op coordination — and friendships — to the breaking point.
Available now on Steam for €3.99, the Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up DLC introduces a towering new rage map where the only direction is up… and one mistake sends you crashing all the way back down.
No checkpoints. No mercy. No forgiveness.
What Is Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up?
The Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up DLC is a vertical co-op expansion inspired by viral frustration-fueled hits like Only Up! and Chained Together.
Designed as the ultimate endurance test for teams, Up Up Up features:
- 2–3 hours of fresh rage-inducing gameplay
- 15 brand-new mechanics
- A vibrant tropical vertical map
- Permadeath-style progression
- Zero checkpoints
Every paddle stroke matters. One mistimed jump or poorly coordinated move can wipe out your entire run.
No Checkpoints, No Second Chances
The defining feature of the Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up DLC is its unforgiving structure.
There are no checkpoints.
If one player slips, misjudges a jump, or misses a crucial paddle stroke, the entire team plummets back to the beginning. It’s co-op at its most intense — and its most dangerous.
The result is a high-stakes experience where teamwork, communication, and patience are everything.
Or, alternatively, the fastest way to test your group chat’s resilience.
A Tropical Vertical Playground of Pain
While Up Up Up delivers brutal difficulty, it also introduces a colorful tropical aesthetic that contrasts hilariously with its punishing mechanics.
Hidden throughout the map are:
- 9 brand-new tropical skins
- Secret discovery points
- New voice lines from the ever-unsympathetic Dr. Kendo
Dr. Kendo returns to react to every fall, failure, and heartbreaking collapse — adding even more salt to the wound.
Built for Co-Op Chaos
Since its original launch, Paddle Paddle Paddle has sold over 180,000 copies, earning a reputation as one of the most chaotic indie co-op games on Steam.
With Up Up Up, the developers double down on what made the base game viral:
- Skill-based physics
- Tight cooperative timing
- Hilarious failure moments
- Friendship-testing gameplay loops
The DLC doesn’t just add content — it elevates the core concept into a vertical gauntlet designed to break even the most coordinated teams.
But if you somehow reach the summit together? You’ve proven you’re unstoppable.
Why Up Up Up Could Be 2026’s Most Frustrating Co-Op DLC
The rise of rage-platformers and permadeath climbing games has made vertical progression a genre of its own. Up Up Up taps directly into that trend while maintaining Paddle Paddle Paddle’s signature chaotic energy.
At just €3.99, the Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up DLC offers:
- A highly replayable challenge
- Stream-worthy chaos
- Viral co-op potential
- A brutally satisfying summit moment
For fans of punishing platformers and teamwork-based challenges, this expansion might be the ultimate test.
About the Developer: Zoroarts
Zoroarts is the solo studio of 23-year-old German indie developer Mateo Covic. Known for turning quirky ideas into viral gaming chaos, Covic’s breakout hit Paddle Paddle Paddle was recently nominated for Best Casual Game at the German Video Game Awards.
His previous title, Maki’s Adventure, introduced his energetic design style, and he is currently developing Rogue Jungle and Ultimate Indie Racing.
About Assemble Entertainment
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is known for indie hits including:
- Sticky Business
- Roadwarden
- Asgard’s Fall
- Endzone – A World Apart
Since 2016, Assemble has released more than 50 games across cozy, horror, strategy, and roguelike genres.
Paddle Paddle Paddle: Up Up Up DLC – Price and Availability
Platform: Steam
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Price: €3.99
Developer: Zoroarts
Publisher: Assemble Entertainment
