Buoyant (2019)

Developer: New Star Games
Genres: Action, Casual
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 37 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A serene yet tense arcade-survival rhythm where you ride an alien wave, lured by a sublime soundtrack and driven by leaderboard pressure.

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What players say

Players describe it as a one-button endless runner with minimalist graphics, split between those who find it chill and those who say it's rage-quit hard.

Screenshots

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