Underplayed Gems

Beta Runner (2017)

Beta Runner cover
Developer
Lightsoutgames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.9 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, adaptive running game that ramps up challenge to deliberately frustrate you with randomized obstacles and punishing mechanics.

frustratingadaptive difficultychaotictensefast pacedpunishingunpredictablerandomized

What players say

Players describe it as an endless runner with gravity flipping, akin to VVVVVV. It is praised for short, addictive bursts of score chasing but criticized for tiny text, limited replay value, and painstaking difficulty for some.

Screenshots

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