Underplayed Gems

Descenders Next (2025)

Descenders Next cover
Developer
RageSquid
Publisher
No More Robots
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, Sports, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 382 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a breakneck ride down extreme slopes that rewards precision and teamwork

fast-pacedcompetitiveadrenaline-fueledcooperativechallengingsportyhigh-energy

What players say

Players describe Descenders Next as a downhill survival game on snowboards, not a sports sim. The roguelike stage progression and randomly generated maps are praised, though the boss jump difficulty spike in later biomes feels out of place. Some think it's a downgrade from the original, but others say updates through early access have brought it close to par.

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