From the artist & composer behind the cult hit THUMPER comes THRASHER, a mind-melting arcade game sent to you from another world. Guide a magnificent space eel, elegantly swooping and thrashing it through mesmerizing alien landscapes. Race to evolve your eel from a tiny worm into a mega beast, taking on wild bosses through 27 stages across 9 psychedelic realms. Climb the leaderboards by diving into the unique circle-based combo system, or simply vibe out inside the breathtaking but unsettling landscapes. Experience the award-winning game on PC, Steam Deck and PCVR.
Features:
27 stages across 9 realms
3 game modes (Play, Play+, Time Trial)
A unique circle-based combo system to master
Precision mouse controls (and gamepad support)
Remastered Edition of the award-winning VR mode
(with controller and hand tracking support)Optimized for Steam Deck, running at 90fps
TRANSCEND SPACETIME BY EEL
Ride the space eel into a flow inducing state where music, visuals, and gameplay mesh into one transcendent experience. Journey from the depths of primordial gloom to the heights of celestial bliss, culminating in a heart pounding reckoning with a cosmic baby god.
YOU V THE UNIVERSE
Swoop, dash and thrash at breakneck speed, busting through obstacles and stacking up combos using the game’s unique circle-based mechanic, leading to nine jaw dropping encounters with mysterious leviathans that will challenge your skills, and your sanity.
SOUND AND FURY
Lose yourself in the enthralling soundtrack created by designer Brian Gibson, bassist for the band Lightning Bolt. THRASHER is a spatial audio and haptics showcase, creating a stunning sensory experience.
CHILL OR CHALLENGE
Vibe out and enjoy the wild journey, or push yourself to the limit by chaining together massive combos to worm your way up the rankings. Speed purists can explore the Time Trial mode or attempt the Play+ mode for the ultimate challenge.
MANY WAYS TO PLAY
PC: Gamepad and precision mouse controls
Steam Deck: Running at a tasty 90fps with both gamepad and trackpad controls
PCVR: Support for controllers and hand tracking
We're pleased to announce that THRASHER is now available on PC, SteamVR, and Steam Deck, with a special 10% launch week discount!!
The final release includes:
27 stages across 9 realms
[/*]3 game modes (Play, Play+, Time Trial)
[/*]A unique circle-based combo system to master
[/*]Precision mouse controls (and gamepad support)
[/*]Remastered Edition of the award-winning VR mode
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(with controller and hand tracking support)Optimized for Steam Deck, running at 90fps
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We're also excited to offer a bundle with cult-hit THUMPER. Brian, the artist and musician behind THUMPER and THRASHER brings his unique audiovisual style to both games Note that existing owners of THUMPER can use the bundle to get a special discount on THRASHER!
The VR version was previously awarded Apple's Vision Pro Game of the Year in 2024, and now has significant improvements to that award-winning game in the new Remastered Edition. This includes the following improvements on the original release:
New more responsive controls
[/*]Improved graphics over the standalone version, including post processing like bloom
[/*]New Play+ and Time Trial game modes
[/*]Improved UX and onboarding
[/*]Refreshed UI, including one that illuminates the unique circle-based combo mechanic
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Get the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/THRASHER/
We're excited to announce that THRASHER is fully optimized for Steam Deck at launch on November 7!
Experience the mind-melting visuals of all 9 alien realms at the max quality settings and running at a smooth 90fps. We've put in a significant effort into tailoring the game for the Steam Deck, including:
A native Linux build, maximizing performance and compatibility
[/*]Optimized to run at up to 90fps (requires OLED edition)
[/*]Support for seamless switching between gamepad and trackpad controls
[/*]Custom Deck-specific button prompts and controller diagrams in-game
[/*]An official Steam Input layout for the Deck shipped with the game
[/*]UX accommodations for the handheld form factor like size of UI elements
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The game is truly beautiful on the Steam Deck and we hope it will be a visual feast as you dive into the game's deep combo system centered around circling (or just vibe out in the breathtaking landscapes)!
Wishlist or purchase the game here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/THRASHER/
Please join our Discord community to stay up-to-date on the latest and show off your best runs:
We're pleased to announce that THRASHER is releasing on Steam, SteamVR, and Steam Deck on November 7!!
The final release includes:
27 stages across 9 psychedelic realms
[/*]3 game modes (Play, Play+, Time Trial)
[/*]A unique circle-based combo system to dive into and compete for top leaderboard spots
[/*]Precision mouse controls and gamepad support
[/*]VR support for controllers and hand tracking
[/*]Fully optimized for Steam Deck, running at a tasty 90fps
[/*]Steam achievements
[/*]Steam Cloud support
[/*]Ultra-wide monitor support
[/*]and more!
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Wishlist the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/THRASHER/?snr=1_2108_9__2107
As we approach the full release of the game SOON, we're excited to participate in Steam Next Fest with a refreshed demo. Play any way you like on Steam Deck, PCVR, or PC with mouse or gamepad!
The demo includes:
The first 3 levels of the game, encountering 3 mysterious leviathans
[/*]Leaderboards to test your skills with the unique circle-based combo system
[/*]Play+ game mode for those looking for a tough challenge
[/*]Both PCVR and 2D versions of the game (with mouse and gamepad controls)
[/*]Full support for Steam Deck
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Please join our Discord to provide valuable feedback or share your best runs:
The demo is available at our https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/THRASHER/?snr=2___"" style="color:#bb86fc;text-decoration:none;">main store page as well as this dedicated demo store page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/THRASHER_Demo/
Stay tuned, the game is launching SOON
Its time everyone!
The first edition of VR Forever is live!
VR Forever Steam Festival
Over 130 games are taking part in this online festival that includes brand new games, demos and deep discounts on the best Steam VR has to offer.
We are excited to announce the winners of the VR Forever Awards as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=steXbI-9ufo
With all that, enjoy the festival, play the games, leave a review, wishlist, increase your backlog and support the developers.
VR Forever!
We're excited to announce the availability of the first public Steam demo of THRASHER as part of the VR Forever Festival ! Experience an arcade game sent to you from another world both in VR as well as in 2D using a mouse or gamepad, with full support for playing at 90fps on Steam Deck.
The demo includes:
The first 3 levels of the game, encountering 3 mysterious leviathans
[/*]Leaderboards to test your skills with the unique circle-based combo system
[/*]Play+ game mode for those looking for a tough challenge
[/*]Both PCVR and 2D versions of the game (with mouse and gamepad controls)
[/*]Full support for Steam Deck
[/*]
The award-winning PCVR version has been "Remastered" since the original release on standalone platforms, including the following enhancements:
Enhanced graphics for PCVR over the standalone versions
[/*]Both controller AND hand tracking support on SteamVR
[/*]New more responsive controls
[/*]New Play+ game mode, providing a much harder challenge (and look for the new Time Trial mode in the full game)
[/*]Improved UX, refreshed UI and onboarding
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Please join our Discord to provide valuable feedback, get help or report any bugs you may be encountering in the demo:
The demo is available at our https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/THRASHER/"" style="color:#bb86fc;text-decoration:none;">main store page as well as this dedicated demo store page:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/THRASHER_Demo/ Stay tuned, as the full game is still launching later this year!!
Its happening! The first ever Creature Feature showcase premiers next Monday 19th June at 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CET, hosted by IGN.
You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, new platforms for existing games, and a few surprises along the way.
Be there or be an egg.
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We're pleased to announce that THRASHER is coming later this year both to PCVR and traditional screens (including Steam Deck)!
Adapted from the VR release, winner of Apples 2024 Vision Pro Game of the Year, the game has been reworked to capture the magic of the VR version but shine on traditional platforms. Swoop around the space eel with a gamepad stick or your mouse and thrash through the chaos with the help of a new dash ability. The visuals have been upgraded as well, taking advantage of the power of PCs.
Have a look at our new trailer:
And some gameplay footage of the new 2D version:
We have more announcement coming soon, and are looking forward to sharing more about the game as we approach the release later this year!
We've been super hard at work on the Steam release of THRASHER, and have made the hard decision to push the release until 2025. We know this might be disappointing to folks who have been waiting patiently, but just know that we're doing our very best to make sure this version lives up to our quality standards. It turns out that solving for the best version of the game on all of its intended platforms and controllers takes a bit longer for our 2 person team than originally intended. We're really excited about how things are shaping up and can't wait for all of you to try the game when it's ready!
If you want to see what we've been up to and live in the Boston area, we'll be publicly showcasing new versions of the game on December 15, 2024 at the Boston Festival of Indie Games:
https://www.bostonfig.com/festival-2024/
We're hoping to participate in more events next year in the lead up to the release, so stay tuned!!
Hi there!
We are Puddle, AKA Brian Gibson (Thumper) and Mike Mandel (Rock Band, Fuser, Fantasia: Music Evolved). You might also know Brian as the bassist for the band Lightning bolt. This is our new game, THRASHER.
THRASHER is a cosmic racer and essential audiovisual experience. Swoop, dash and thrash across the void at breakneck speed, busting through obstacles and stacking up combos as you battle towards the next wild boss.
Alongside out-of-this-world visuals, theres also a thumping soundtrack brought to life with 3D spatial audio, so you can truly lose yourself in the sonic spectacle.
We plan to release the VR version next year, with flatscreen versions to follow sometime after. Thats all the news we have for now. Make sure to follow for more updates!
Thanks,
Puddle
(Brian & Mike) (edited)
Minimum Setup
- OS: SteamOS + Native Linux supportAdditional Notes: Steam Deck optimized
Recommended Setup
- OS: SteamOS + Native Linux supportAdditional Notes: Steam Deck optimized
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