>>17960050Shadows make them look floating, hence why it was suggested the triangle things to make that space filled.
However, you could also try this.
The flat parts over level ground can either be a single plank of wood, or it can just be the ground, and the stairs are only over the uneven parts.
Also, at least for the vectical stairs, you should add shadows to the lower steps of each cliff level, which I did here.
