Underplayed Gems

Starkid's Obstacle Course (2018)

Starkid's Obstacle Course cover
Developer
Sean Mombourquette
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You navigate short, instant-respawn obstacle courses by reading patterns and problem-solving, with a deceptively calm and minimalist surface masking a challenging core.

skill-basedfast-paceddifficultminimalistaddictivepuzzle-likecuterelaxingretro

What players say

Players praise the responsive controls and the satisfying challenge of mixing puzzle solving with bullet hell execution. The game is tough and demands patience, though some note missing quality-of-life features like a visible hit box indicator and a working sound-off toggle.

Screenshots

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