Hot Lava (2019)

Developer: Klei Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 6,149 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, childhood-inspired parkour game where you must run, jump, and climb across treacherous, lava-filled environments at a constant high speed.

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What players say

Players praise the parkour physics and enjoy the creative level designs across different worlds, but split on difficulty: some find it relaxing and easy while others call it infuriating. The game also unlocks cosmetics generously, though performance can lag on laptops and some low-poly levels feel repetitive.

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