Carpoon (2025)

Developer: Tom Arnold
Publisher: Clutch Run Design
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Sports
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic arcade race against the clock as you harpoon and tow cars into a crusher with twin-stick controls.

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What players say

Players call Carpoon a chaotic and hilarious party game best played with friends locally or via remote play. The harpoon and reel mechanics are satisfying, with a skill ceiling for experimentation. Solo content is light, but the game shines in 2-4 player sessions, where tormenting teammates is part of the fun. A couple of early technical issues have been patched.

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