Underplayed Gems

The Hookmarine (2024)

The Hookmarine cover
Developer
Elendow
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, colorful submarine physics game where you carefully grapple through toxic waste, balancing skill with patience.

skill-basedfrustratingatmosphericcolorfulunderwaterphysics-drivenpatientchallenging

What players say

Players describe The Hookmarine as a deeply challenging game where you drag a radioactive barrel upward with a hook, comparing it to Jump King or Getting Over It. The responsive controls and calming soundtrack balance the frustration, and many find it addictive for solo play or competing with friends. Its short length and low price are praised.

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