Thumper

October 10, 2016 Drool Drool
Music Adventure Indie Arcade
Meta Quest 2 Stadia PSVR2 PS4 PSVR Android PC iOS Steam VR PS5 Oculus Rift XONE Switch Oculus Quest
About

Thumper is a rhythm violence game. It combines classic rhythm-action with breakneck speed and brutal physicality.
Thumper strips rhythm gaming down to its core. Classic rhythm-action is combined with breakneck speed and brutal physicality. With one analog stick and one button, you control a space beetle while hurtling through stunning and treacherous worlds.
There's no blood or gore, but you'll feel the violence.
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83.7
Critic Score
79.1
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Release Date October 10, 2016
Developer Drool
Publisher Drool
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Virtual Reality
Themes Action, Horror, Thriller
Thumper

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