Underplayed Gems

Expander (2015)

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Developer
All Civilized Planets
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, fast-paced arcade game where you stretch and shrink a block to collect stars while dodging obstacles, demanding quick reflexes and steady nerves.

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What players say

A simple score-chasing runner where you click and drag to resize a block while dodging walls. Players split on staying power: some call it a good reflex test, others say it gets repetitive after five minutes. There is no story or ending, just achievements to hunt.

Screenshots

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