Underplayed Gems

StretchBot (2020)

StretchBot cover
Developer
M5 Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 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

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How it feels

A fast-paced, classic-style platformer with punchy combat, tricky jumps, and a retro soundtrack that feels energetic and challenging.

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What players say

Players call it a fun retro-style platformer with chiptune music and a gradual upgrade system, though the controls feel stiff and movement lacks momentum. The game is short, around 24 levels, and some wish the music and sound had volume sliders instead of on/off toggles.

Screenshots

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.