Underplayed Gems

Varmint (2026)

Varmint cover
Developer
DirtyOnion
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, precise platformer where you feel small and agile, outmaneuvering giant mechanical gods through fluid movement and memory.

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What players say

Players praise this short precision platformer for its fluid movement and three acts, each with a different animal character that brings a unique mechanic like double jumping or pogoing. The difficulty ramps up significantly by the final stage, though generous assists help those who struggle.

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