
Session Respect Score
"Patient platformer requiring timing and restraint over reflexes."
Minimum session
5 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Chill
Session structure
Self-contained runs
Platforms
About
An exercise in patience. Design, programming, and sound by Toby Alden Art by Taylor Dow & Sam Alden Writing by all three
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Platform Notes
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Holding It — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Holding It take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Holding It is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Holding It?
- Yes — Holding It supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does Holding It pressure you to keep playing?
- Holding It has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Holding It's Session Respect Score?
- Holding It has a Session Respect Score of 10.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.



