Underplayed Gems

Penarium (2015)

Penarium cover
Developer
Self Made Miracle
Publisher
Team17 Digital Ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 420 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a frantic, darkly comic arcade arena where you dodge lethal traps while a sadistic crowd cheers your grisly demise.

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What players say

Players describe Penarium as a short, challenging arena platformer with a dark circus theme. It is addictive in short bursts, though some report unresponsive jumping and heavy reliance on RNG. The campaign lasts about 3 hours, and opinions split on whether the difficulty feels fair or frustrating.

Screenshots

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