Underplayed Gems

Slashboy (2025)

Slashboy cover
Developer
Punch Game Project
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade romp where you bounce between walls and slash mushrooms to rack up points.

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What players say

Players describe a fast, minimalist hack-and-slash with black and white graphics and color accents. The rune crafting system adds depth, but the difficulty spikes and unfair enemy spawns frustrate some, while others appreciate the challenge and leaderboard-driven replayability.

Screenshots

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