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Thumper

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First release
Oct 10, 2016
Publisher
Drool
Genres
Music, Indie, Adventure, Arcade · Action, Horror, Thriller
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation VR, PlayStation 5, SteamVR, Google Stadia, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation VR2

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.

Also known as THUMPER_win8.exe, Thumper: Pocket Edition

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 10, 2016
PlayStation 4
Oct 10, 2016
PlayStation VR
Oct 10, 2016
All 17 release dates
PlayStation 4
Oct 13, 2016
PlayStation VR
Oct 13, 2016
SteamVR
Dec 18, 2016
Oculus Rift
Dec 18, 2016
Nintendo Switch
May 18, 2017
Xbox One
Aug 18, 2017
iOS
Jan 24, 2018
Oculus Quest
May 21, 2019
Meta Quest 2
May 21, 2019
Android
May 27, 2019
Google Stadia
Nov 19, 2019
PlayStation 5
Feb 22, 2023
PlayStation VR2
Feb 22, 2023
PlayStation VR2
Date to be confirmed
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Virtual Reality, Third person
Keywords
psychological horror, fast paced, abstract, musical, digital distribution
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,068 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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