THRASHER (tuxdb.com)

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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

THRASHER Fully Optimized for Steam Deck at Launch

We're excited to announce that THRASHER is fully optimized for Steam Deck at launch on November 7!

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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
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Optimized to run at up to 90fps (requires OLED edition)
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Support for seamless switching between gamepad and trackpad controls
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Custom Deck-specific button prompts and controller diagrams in-game
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An official Steam Input layout for the Deck shipped with the game
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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:

https://discord.gg/5YrVUzw6fb

[ 2025-11-03 18:04:37 CET ] [Original Post]