Underplayed Gems

The Gauntlet (2024)

The Gauntlet cover
Developer
Round Table Studios
Publisher
Scattergood Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A high-speed, cartoonish obstacle course that feels like a chaotic game show where every run is a frantic, near-lethal sprint against the clock.

fast-pacedintensepunishinglightheartedcartoonyadrenaline-fueledchallengingarcade-like

What players say

Players say this is a short, challenging 3D platformer built for speedrunners. It is designed to be fair but punishing, with no checkpoints and obstacles you must learn through repetition. Players split on the atmosphere, with some finding it lacking and others loving the stage designs and music.

Trailer

Screenshots

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