MACHO SPINNER (2023)

Developer: NEOLAVI
Publisher: indiegamesjapan
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bizarre and meditative physical combat simulation where muscular men become spinning cones in a philosophical ritual of pride and strategy.

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What players say

Players describe a goofy game where spinning muscle men collide, but the controls are notoriously slippery and moving often sends you out of the ring. The core gameplay is shallow, with little strategy beyond stronger parts winning, and the announcer is loud and cannot be muted. It offers a few laughs but quickly becomes repetitive.

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