Slow Down, Bull (2015)

Developer: Insomniac Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, bouncy collectathon where you carefully steer a stressed bull through colorful craft worlds, balancing speed with caution.

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What players say

Players praise the cute art style and simple, addictive gameplay, but opinion splits on difficulty: some find it calming while others say later levels become stressful. The game's charity tie-in and its themes of anxiety and stress management are frequently noted.

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