Expander (2015)

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

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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.

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