Underplayed Gems

Kinda Knirpsi (2023)

Kinda Knirpsi cover
Developer
HerrGrievous
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tough, cartoon-style shooter where you repeatedly fight hand-drawn bosses in a challenging, single-screen arena with frequent deaths.

retro shooterhand-drawncartoonyfunnydifficultrepetitiveboss rushhardcore

What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and low price, but call it very hard and sometimes frustrating. Reviews are split on polish: some note bugs and a missing story, while others highlight the care in each level. A few mention the game is short and feels like a boss rush.

Screenshots

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