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2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 4,213 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

Thumper is a brutal rhythm game where you pilot a space beetle down a hurtling, hellish track with just one stick and one button. Precise timing, hypnotic sound design and an oppressive style make for an intense, unrelenting experience.

What defines Thumper:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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Distinctive, stylised art style

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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Akane

Challenging difficulty

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Mirror's Edge

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