Underplayed Gems

CloudBound (2016)

CloudBound cover
Developer
Silicon Storm
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A VR platformer where you use a grappling hook to swing, climb, and fling through levels with comfort-focused movement.

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What players say

Players praise the swinging mechanics and vertigo effect, but nearly all agree it is extremely short, taking 10–30 minutes to complete. Multiple reviewers call it a tech demo with a single level, and long-time players report development stopped after 2016.

Screenshots

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