Underplayed Gems

Thumper (2016)

Thumper cover
Developer
Drool
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 4,385 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Thumper feels like a relentless, crushing rhythm assault where every beat and impact is a visceral, high-speed dance through a psychedelic and dark void.

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What players say

Players describe Thumper as a brutal rhythm game that demands precise timing and rewards repetition. Many mention its intensity and cathartic feel, though some find the difficulty punishing. The visual and sound design is praised, and VR support is a notable plus for some.

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.