Underplayed Gems

Violet Cycle (2018)

Violet Cycle cover
Developer
Weckr Industries
Publisher
Digerati
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, kinetic arcade action game where you slice, kick, and dash through procedurally generated chaos with retina-searing visuals.

kineticarcadefast-pacedintensechaoticflow-likeaggressiveprocedural

What players say

Players are split on Violet Cycle. Some praise its unique, methodical combat and risk-reward heat system, while others find the wiggly, imprecise controls and cluttered visuals make it hard to read and frustrating to play. The keyboard controls are widely panned, with many saying a controller is basically required.

Screenshots

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