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THRASHER

THRASHER is an award-winning arcade odyssey and audiovisual experience. Guide a magnificent space eel, swooping and thrashing it through mesmerizing alien worlds in the ultimate race for survival. Dive into the circle-based combo system, and play any way you like on PC, VR and Steam Deck.

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Developer
Puddle
Publisher
Creature Label
Release
November 7, 2025
267 days ago
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Very Positive66 reviews93.9%

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About the Game

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

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