Underplayed Gems

Germination (2018)

Germination cover
Developer
Sullivan Boyd & Cadence Petersen
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A frantic arcade platformer where you stomp on alien plants to survive, demanding precise timing and chain combos for endless jumps.

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What players say

Players describe Germination as a simple, challenging arcade platformer about bouncing on enemies without touching the ground. The core mechanic is addictive, but some find the lack of tutorial and brief content off-putting, while others report occasional stutters and crashes.

Screenshots

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