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Pepper Grinder

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

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Developer
Ahr Ech, MP2 Games
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
March 28, 2024
2 years and 127 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive1,264 reviews86.5%

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About the Game

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed pirate adventure starring the titular Pepper, a seafaring soul with a passion for prospecting, and Grinder, her super-powered drilling device.

Shipwrecked and robbed of her treasure, Pepper must spin up her trusty sidearm to reclaim what the mischievous Narlings stole. Armed with Grinder, Pepper burrows through terrain & water, controls machines, and pulverizes all enemies blocking the way towards recovering her missing fortune - with interest!

Pepper's progress will not be that simple, however, as mysterious beings begin to emerge from the shadows...


Gritty Gameplay

Cruise through a colorfully animated world with precise movements, fluid drilling, and thrilling leaps.


Thrilling Drilling

Chew through the world with Grinder and find new drill bits to ramp up the chaos and solve clever puzzles.


Conquer & Collect

Pick up jewels and other riches during your adventure and cash them in at shops to power up Pepper, open up new paths on the world map, and snag collectible stickers for your sticker book.
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