Underplayed Gems

Proto Raider (2015)

Proto Raider cover
Developer
Puzzle Lab
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 110 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A vibrant and whimsical auto-runner where cheerful exploration is constantly shadowed by sudden, fatal consequences.

auto-runningpuzzle platformercolorfulwhimsicaldangerousexplorationretro aestheticpunishing

What players say

Players praise the ASCII art and relaxing music, but many find the one-button auto-runner design frustrating because random obstacles make levels feel luck-based. The game is short, about 3 hours, and players are split on whether the challenge is rewarding or unfair.

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