Underplayed Gems

Hydroplane: Riptide Racers (2024)

Hydroplane: Riptide Racers cover
Developer
Flaming Monkey Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Racing
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast paced arcade boat racer where you blast through futuristic city canals, customizing your speedboat while competing in vehicular combat and domination.

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What players say

Players praise the smooth controls and relaxing music, but note that the AI is aggressive with missiles and items overwrite each other, so you cannot hold onto one. Some also mention it is easy to take a wrong turn and get lost on tracks.

Screenshots

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