Have you ever played a game on your PC and wondered what it would be like to walk through the fantasy world of Night City in Cyberpunk or Los Santos in GTA V? Want to leave the WASD keys or PS4 keyboard behind and explore with your own two feet?along with STEPL Mobile Appthat dream may not be too far away.
The indie developer behind STEPL recently posted on r/games and you can watch a pair of mysterious legs move up and down in place and cause characters from Cyberpunk 2077, GTA V and Horizon: West End to start wandering around! With a controller in one hand handling the right analog stick, and a phone in your pocket, it looks like the app lets you put on your favorite characters’ shoes (it’s not like a racing game, of course).
Jumping to the Youtube video description, STEPL appears to be an exercise tool: “STEPL is a great workout motivator, it can keep you healthy while you exercise if you play for hours instead of walking or forcing yourself to gamble Put your phone in your pocket, and when you take the appropriate steps, your character will also take a step forward.” This is also reflected on the official website, which supports things like saving users time and helping improve workouts goals such as motivation and helping people live longer.
All in all, it’s a cool app, and while it’s clearly intended as a workout aid, it can be a big part of the mysterious dream of fully immersive gaming that’s been lingering in the minds of nerds for decades. Already in comments on Youtube and Reddit, people are excited about the concept of combining STEPL with other hardware such as VR headsets in pursuit of the ultimate experience.
Does something like STEPL sound exciting to you? Which games would you like to explore in your two shoes? Or don’t you see the appeal of breaking a sweat during limited gaming R&R sessions? Let us know below!
