Underplayed Gems

Ponk's Jam (2021)

Ponk's Jam cover
Developer
Jamie Rowley
Publisher
Ponk Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, upbeat 2D platformer focused on speedrunning through whimsical levels and boss fights to earn better ranks.

whimsicallightheartedfast-pacedchallengingarcade-likeboss fightslinear

What players say

Players describe Ponk's Jam as a short, hard boss rush game inspired by Cuphead. Complaints focus on the lack of saving and the difficulty, while others appreciate the speedrunning potential and low price.

Screenshots

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