Rolling Toolman (2023)

Developer: Tero Lunkka, Valkeala Software
Publisher: Valkeala software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic and punishing arcade-like roller ball game with finicky controls and simple obstacle courses, played for quick retries and achievement hunting.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on Rolling Toolman. Many call it a cheap asset flip and a scam, citing broken physics, oversensitive controls, and a bad camera that cause frequent softlocks. A few find it fun for a low price and simple challenge, while even supporters note bugs and the very short 20-level length.

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