Underplayed Gems

International Space Banana (2021)

International Space Banana cover
Developer
Cool Scooter Software
Publisher
PQube
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deliberately frustrating and absurdly humorous struggle to control a banana in zero-gravity, accompanied by existential commentary.

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What players say

Players describe this as a physics-based platformer where you rotate a banana through zero gravity, similar to Getting Over It. Many find it hilariously frustrating, with several reporting rage quits. The absurd premise and cult-like humor divide players: some see it as a joke game, while others call it genuinely fun.

Screenshots

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