Indie

Thumper

91% positive of 4,063 Steam reviews

Main story: Unknown
Everything: Unknown
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation, itch.io

Made by Drool.

About the game

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

What sets it apart

Rhythm
Psychedelic
Music
Fast-Paced
Difficult
VR
Atmospheric
Dark
Horror
Action
Lovecraftian
Arcade

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Indie

Thumper

91% positive of 4,063 Steam reviews

See it on Steam

Main story: Unknown
Everything: Unknown
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Verified
Known on: Steam, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation, itch.io

Made by Drool.

About the game

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

What sets it apart

Rhythm
Psychedelic
Music
Fast-Paced
Difficult
VR
Atmospheric
Dark
Horror
Action
Lovecraftian
Arcade

What players say

Recommended
I like being sent to the sinister dimension with sinister tunes even though my reaction speed is bad and I should not be playing rhythm games (but I am having fun) 10/10
17 min played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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Recommended
This game is awesome. It is very difficult especially if you are new to rhythm games but not insurmountable. It is often tagged as rhythm violence and its experimental music does take advantage of that. The visuals are so cool and minimalistic. This is art! The achievements are totally doable if you can beat the game. I think if you have a slight masochistic streak this game is good for you.
14 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
To put it briefly, this game is NOT for musicians. Is it a rhythm game? Yes. This IS definitively a rhythm game, but not one that, given you play rhythm games or have musical talent, you will be able to pick up easily. If you happen to: A) Play a percussion instrument, B) Write music, C) Are familiar with music theory, or D) Can keep a regular rhythm that follows the basic rules of music theory, Then this game isn't…
17 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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