Underplayed Gems

Super Cable Boy (2020)

Super Cable Boy cover
Developer
Sørb
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 127 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A zippy, retro-styled platformer that feels like a playful romp through a glitchy, colorful world with light tone and quick movement.

retrocolorfulenergeticwhimsicalexperimentalfast-pacedlightheartedglitchy

What players say

Players praise the smooth cable-based movement and creative level design, though many note the game starts too easy before ramping up. The lack of checkpoints and one-hit deaths can frustrate, but the short level length and generous accessibility options keep it approachable.

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Screenshots

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