Barton Lynch Pro Surfing (2023)

Developer: Bungarra Software Pty Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Riding waves with realistic physics and controls, offering both the tension of competitive tournaments and the tranquility of free surfing in exotic open-world beaches.

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What players say

Players say the physics and feel of surfing are good, and it is the best surf game since Kelly Slater Pro Surfer, but reviews split hard on everything else. Many call it overpriced at launch with poor graphics that hurt performance, and the developers have abandoned promised fixes for PC settings.

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