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

How it feels

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

arcade platformerdifficultprecise jumpingfast pacedtensecutehigh score drivenperma death

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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