Planet Surfer (2023)

Developer: Matthew Christiansen
Publisher: Mount Verita
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Racing
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, non-stop anti-gravity survival racer where you dodge obstacles at high speed, collecting upgrades while gripping the keyboard.

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What players say

Players say it is a stage-based runner with increasing difficulty and checkpoints that drive replay. The controls are simple, the levels vary and some feature turtles that surprise new players. The cat arcade mode and an Enders Game-like ending get mentioned. It is considered good for both kids and adults.

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