Underplayed Gems

AFTERGRINDER (2017)

AFTERGRINDER cover
Developer
Grave Danger Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, unforgiving arcade runner that demands pixel-perfect timing and relentless reflexes.

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What players say

Players describe Aftergrinder as a memorization-based runner that relies on trial and error, with imprecise controls and spotty hit detection making the difficulty feel unfair. Many find the short unskippable intro grating, and while a few enjoy the challenge on Steam Deck, others say the game lacks the polish of better runners.

Screenshots

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