Underplayed Gems

Blood Gauntlet (2026)

Blood Gauntlet cover
Developer
Eric LaCroix
Publisher
Decafpanda Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A frantic, bloody action platformer where survival demands constant movement and aggression.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art, music, and fast-paced gameplay, but nearly everyone agrees the game is very short, often finished in five minutes. Opinions split on whether the low price and replayability for high scores justify the length, or if it leaves them wanting more content.

Screenshots

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