Underplayed Gems

Things That Bounce and Explode (2021)

Things That Bounce and Explode cover
Developer
LNDFRR
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chaotic arcade shoot 'em up where you frantically bounce and shoot balls at invading enemies in colorful, fast-paced combat.

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What players say

Players describe this as a brick-breaker mixed with a shoot-em-up, praising the strategic chaos of juggling multiple balls. Some note the campaign is short and visual assets repeat, but the progression and procedural planets keep them coming back.

Screenshots

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