Underplayed Gems

Hardhat Wombat (2023)

Hardhat Wombat cover
Developer
All Yes Good
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A charming physics-based puzzle-platformer where you stack cube-shaped poo with a lighthearted, whimsical feel and a steadily increasing difficulty curve.

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What players say

Players praise the clever puzzle design and bite-sized levels, especially on Steam Deck, but many are frustrated by having build and destroy on the same button with no undo option and no rebinding, calling it a major design flaw.

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