Bounce (2016)

Developer: Steel Wool Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You direct a small robot through tricky gadget puzzles in a VR space station, feeling like a playful engineer under robotic watch.

physics-basedpuzzle solvingcreativemoderate difficultyroboticspace themedvrgadget focused

What players say

Players praise Bounce as a polished VR puzzle game with satisfying physics and a relaxing atmosphere, often comparing it to Portal. Some note inconsistent physics on certain levels, and a few report that it does not work on newer headsets like the Quest 3 or HP Reverb G2. Reviews split on length: some finish in 7 hours, others mention 50 levels.

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