Underplayed Gems

GAUGE (2014)

GAUGE cover
Developer
Étienne Périn
Publisher
Neko Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 252 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A minimalistic sports arcade game with psychedelic visuals, electronic music, and sudden difficulty spikes that feels like an experimental reflex test.

experimentalminimalisticpsychedelicfast-pacedchallengingquirkyarcade-likeintense

What players say

Players are split on this minimalist arcade game about keeping a gauge near full by pressing space. Many call it boring or a college project, while a few find it hypnotic for short bursts. The developer's decision to include an unobtainable achievement and a dismissive attitude toward completionists drew lasting criticism.

Screenshots

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