Underplayed Gems

String Mace (2026)

String Mace cover
Developer
SneakyToad
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a manic, physics-driven arena brawler where you swing a giant spiked ball through waves of enemies, chaining kills to keep the momentum alive.

physics basedfast pacedbrutalscore attackarcadecombo heavyaction packed

What players say

Players love the core mace-swinging loop and find it addictive, but nearly everyone complains about the camera always following the ball, which causes disorienting blind spots and cheap deaths. A vocal minority also objects to AI-generated capsule art, saying it clashes with the charming in-game models.

Screenshots

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