Underplayed Gems

GRUEL (2025)

GRUEL cover
Developer
Mick Sengers, Cheesebaron
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 103 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chaotic, fast-paced first-person shooter where you blast through endless hordes of monsters with wacky weapons, focused on racking up gold and high scores.

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What players say

Players love how quickly the game throws them into the action, and many call it a great pick for quick runs or leaderboard climbing. The cartoon art, music, and weapon creativity get consistent praise, but several players find the loop repetitive and wish for boss fights and meaningful progression.

Screenshots

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