Underplayed Gems

Curving Over It with Evgeny Podoynikov (2021)

Curving Over It with Evgeny Podoynikov cover
Developer
Evgeny Podoynikov
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A brutally precise physics game where you throw a ball through obstacles, designed to test patience with constant risk of losing progress and a teasing narrator.

frustratingpunishingpreciseminimalistphysics-basedchallengingwhimsically cruelrepetitive

What players say

Players are split between genuine praise for the novel 'curling' mechanic and frustration with the game's unfinished state, lack of ambient sound, and poor optimization on weaker hardware. Many call it a uniquely punishing experience that demands steel nerves.

Screenshots

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