Underplayed Gems

Cantaloper (2021)

Cantaloper cover
Developer
ComputerCow, IDislikeNames
Publisher
ComputerCow
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You control a wobbly cantaloupe with legs, making tense, precise jumps in a deep pit where every mistake sends you sliding back down.

difficultpunishingpreciseleg-based movementno checkpointsshortquirky

What players say

Players are split between frustration and addiction. The physics-based platforming, where each leg is controlled by a separate key, is challenging and rage-inducing, yet players keep returning. The game is short with multiple levels, and its bizarre, low-fi presentation is part of the charm.

Screenshots

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