Underplayed Gems

Neptunian Donut (2017)

Neptunian Donut cover
Developer
Alex's Granny
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 147 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brutally hard, fast-paced platformer with minimal mechanics and an aggressive soundtrack.

hardshortminimalistintensepunishingenergeticsimple controls

What players say

Players describe it as a short, brutally challenging platformer with an absurd premise and a surprisingly natural difficulty curve. The controls and hitboxes are janky at first but become manageable, and the level design is praised for its creativity. Reviews split on whether the game is fun or frustrating, but many note a strong sense of achievement upon clearing levels.

Screenshots

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