Underplayed Gems

Earth Muncher (2018)

Earth Muncher cover
Developer
Odd Ocelot Games
Publisher
Odd Ocelot Games LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a lighthearted, fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you guide a pixel worm through dirt to collect treasure with increasing difficulty.

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What players say

Players say it is a simple, addictive puzzle game with retro graphics and adorable sound effects, comparable to Dig Dug. Most enjoy the challenge, but some players report a bug in the post-game challenge mode that has not received a developer fix since release, cutting the full content. Players split on whether the difficulty ramps fairly or becomes frustratingly random.

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