Underplayed Gems

Crumple Zone (2019)

Crumple Zone cover
Developer
OutOfTune
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Racing
Rating
4.3 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, chaotic arcade racer where you score points by smashing cars rather than winning races, with a silly, playful tone.

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What players say

Players call this a spiritual successor to Destruction Derby, capturing that old-school feel better than Flatout or Wreckfest. There's no weapons, just car-to-car contact. Sentiment is split on the physics: some say they're janky and the damage is only visual, while others enjoy the chaos. Complaints about limited tracks and occasional save-wiping bugs are common.

Screenshots

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