Underplayed Gems

Ricochet (2000)

Ricochet cover
Developer
Valve
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6,256 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Ricochet feels like a fast, twitch-reflex duel where precise aim and quick movement are everything.

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What players say

Players describe Ricochet as a quirky, forgotten GoldSrc arcade fighter where you throw discs that ricochet off walls. The multiplayer is mostly empty and the game lacks bots, so it only works with friends or on rare populated servers. Fans call it a cult classic that deserves a remaster, but admit it gets old fast.

Screenshots

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