Underplayed Gems

Abacus (2021)

Abacus cover
Developer
Danjb
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, nostalgic romp through cute pixel worlds, blasting bees and dodging knights with double-jumps and a punishing-but-fair difficulty curve.

retrofast-pacedcutechallengingwhimsicalexplosive2d platformershooter

What players say

Players praise Abacus as a fast-paced retro platformer that strikes a satisfying balance between challenge and reward. The unique weapons, level editor, and multiplayer add significant replay value, though some find the character controls imprecise for precise platforming.

Screenshots

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