Underplayed Gems

Brute (2017)

Brute cover
Developer
MGFM
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, methodical arcade challenge that demands careful planning and reflexive timing while encouraging quiet discovery through its unspoken rules and analog synth soundscape.

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What players say

Players compare it to N++ with a spaceship, praising tight controls and a difficulty that ramps up fairly. The short length and fuel-based movement are frequent notes, though some find wall-touch insta-death frustrating.

Screenshots

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