3×3 Obby looks like a game designed to relax you. Bright platforms, simple shapes, cheerful colors — everything about it screams “don’t worry, this will be easy.” That is a lie. A very friendly-looking lie. Because the moment you miss your third jump in a row and fall back to the start, you realize 3×3 Obby is not here to hold your hand. It’s here to test how stubborn you are.

For anyone unfamiliar, 3×3 Obby is an online obstacle course platformer. Your goal is to guide your character through a series of floating platforms, tricky jumps, and moving obstacles without falling. The controls are extremely basic: move, jump, repeat. There are no special abilities, no power-ups, and no shortcuts. If you want to succeed, you have to actually land the jumps.

What I enjoy about 3×3 Obby – despite yelling at my screen more than once — is how honest it is. The game never cheats. When you fall, it’s because you jumped too early, too late, or with too much confidence. There’s something weirdly refreshing about a game that doesn’t pretend otherwise. It doesn’t explain, it doesn’t apologize, and it definitely doesn’t feel bad for you.

The visual design plays a big role in that honesty. Everything is clear and readable. Platforms are easy to see, distances are obvious, and hazards are clearly marked. When you fail, you know exactly why. That makes every mistake feel deserved, even when it’s annoying. And yes, it’s very annoying when you miss a jump you’ve already failed five times before.

One thing that surprised me is how addictive 3×3 Obby can be. Every obstacle feels beatable. You’re never stuck thinking, “This is impossible.” Instead, you think, “I can do this if I just time it better.” That mindset is dangerous, because it keeps you playing far longer than you planned. One more try turns into ten very quickly.

Of course, the game has its limits. If you play for too long, the repetition becomes noticeable. The core mechanics don’t change, and if you’re not in the mood for precision platforming, frustration can outweigh fun. 3×3 Obby is not a game you play when you want to relax. It’s a game you play when you want to challenge yourself — or punish yourself a little.

What makes 3×3 Obby unique is how it combines simplicity with pressure. There’s nothing complex about the controls, yet the game demands focus and consistency. It’s not about speed or flashy moves. It’s about patience, timing, and accepting that you will fail before you succeed.

Everyone should play 3×3 Obby at least once because it’s a perfect example of how difficulty doesn’t need complexity. It teaches you through repetition and persistence. And when you finally clear a difficult section, the sense of accomplishment is surprisingly strong for such a simple game.