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Thumper

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Developer Drool

Thumper is a rhythm game developed and published by Drool and released in October 2016 on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4, with optional virtual reality (VR) support for the Oculus, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR headsets. It was later released on the Nintendo Switch in May 2017, the Xbox One in August 2017, iOS in January 2018, Oculus Go in September 2018, Android in February 2019, Oculus Quest in May 2019, and… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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  • Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    A player looking for the most balanced build in Mario Kart World may find that the game claims Koopa Troopa on the Billdozer is "perfectly balanced", but this is a lie. The game simplifies the real stats for display. The actual most balanced build is Bowser on the Tune Thumper.

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  • Sam Barlow 🔥 @mrsambarlow.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    Continue to be delighted by the frequency with which the Twitter -> Bluesky app has carried over namesake accounts that are extremely surprising in my feed E.g. today I learned: There is an account here that is NOT the indie game "Thumper" but is a dude posting pics of his chastity locked penis

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  • GrimFenris @ulfrgrimdark.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 9, 2026

    There is a private club called the Underground in Strangerville. They recently met at the motel bar for a private Pride party. They were playing Thumper (rhythm drinking game) where losers had to do a shot and lose some clothing. A fun time was had by all. (More in comments). #Sims4 (1/2)

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  • Sam “The Great Pumpkin” Thielman @samthielman.comBluesky · Jul 23, 2025

    Thumper. Like PPKP, a game that duplicates the pleasure of a console genre with just a couple of inputs, the genre in this case being sci-fi racing a la F-Zero

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  • Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.comBluesky · Apr 19, 2026

    At under 40 reviews, I'm just going to assume nobody got the memo that the developers of 'rhythm violence' game Thumper released a followup - Thrasher. Same psychedelic chrome nightmare and score-chasing but with very different gameplay. As with Thumper it's playable in VR as well and looks WILD.

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  • Pixel Butts @pixelbutts.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2025

    shader work for our game This was meant to look like sound waves influencing sand inward c: its called the Dust Thumper

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  • Corey 4 A(utum)nal Fun🍁 🏳️‍🌈 @thealmostbear.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2025

    Thumper: Hey, Bambi, wanna play chess with me? Bambi: Sure, I’m game!

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  • Writing on Games @writingongames.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    New game from Brian Gibson (bassist in Lightning Bolt and one of the guys behind THUMPER) is out! Had no idea this was releasing. THUMPER is maybe the best music game ever made so I am unbelievably excited to check this out

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  • Garrett Martin @garrettmartin.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 4, 2026

    there is a lot of Thumper—the rare perfect game—in Denshattack

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  • Parker @jeffparker.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2024

    As the "weird" approach shows, if you try to spread his horrific quotes, no one will listen or care. If you say "here's a pic of Trump playing the drinking game THUMPER using his favorite hand signal" it will be like you hit them with lawn darts

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  • The Secret Lives of Games @secretlivesofgames.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 - Planet Zoldath We're joined by Marc Flury (Thumper) + Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Planet Zoldath (1984), the 8th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Brave the wilds of Planet Zoldath in search of the intergalactic treasure map!" eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of...

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  • doctober @docseuss.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2024

    I want a first person shooter that feels like playing The Most Evil Game Ever Made, Thumper, and the ecstasy of horror and violence all lumped together. People will think "devil daggers" and no, I'm thinking Mandy and Simon Posford/Infected Mushroom's song "I see myself" all at once

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  • Sena Bryer @senabryer.comBluesky · Dec 14, 2025

    49) Thumper Probably the first game I can think of that meshes a rhythm game with horror elements, Thumper is a downright experience. store.steampowered.com/app/356400/T...

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  • Writing on Games @writingongames.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 8, 2025

    This game is so, SO good. Like, holy shit, if you enjoyed Thumper you HAVE to play this. That said I can only play it in super short bursts because it gets so intense

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  • Writing on Games @writingongames.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    Old video but if you want my thoughts on THUMPER and music games generally, check it out. Essentially, despite its abstract visuals and soundtrack, no other game captures the thrilling tension of performing music live quite like it

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  • Garrett Martin @garrettmartin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 18, 2026

    the best game of the last 15 years is Thumper

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  • doctober @docseuss.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2024

    Thumper is the most evil game ever made

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  • filoppi.bsky.social @filoppi.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2025

    I released an HDR mod for Thumper! Game made magnificent usage of color. Game is a perfect showcase of HDR (SDR on the left in the comparisons). Download it here tinyurl.com/mb6uxr34, turn off the lights and try on an OLED TV, you won't be disappointed. HDR images: shorturl.at/cyVjp

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  • Simon Parkin @simonparkin.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    I saw Lightning Bolt play at ATP years ago, an experience that was both intimate and feverish. A joy to have Brian on the show, discussing his band, working on Guitar Hero, and his indie game projects Thumper and Thrasher, which are just as exhilarating as his live music:

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  • mmmmmmmmm @mmmmmmuhh.bsky.socialBluesky · May 12, 2026

    i’m just saying people don’t talk about experimental rhythm game Thumper enough

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  • surasshu @surasshu.comBluesky · Dec 13, 2025

    22. store.steampowered.com/app/356400/T... THUMPER another intense game, this time its a dark industrial rhythm game with almost no tonal element to speak of. take a fragile beetle on a ride through a brutal dreamspace

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  • Lord Guardian of Gastown @darkdementus.bsky.socialBluesky · May 16, 2025

    Cover art for the game Typically went with Warthog although I think Thumper was underrated when using the freeze and then follow with the massive flame Paris probably fav level followed by NY We also used the cheat code to be Minion

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  • Niki Foley @baysalt.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 12, 2025

    I just found out that Thumper is not a Playstation exclusive like I for some reason have thought this whole time. I am absolutely going to start streaming me struggle with this after next week LOL I am absolutely obsessed with this game

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  • Doe @doefulwoeful.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 30, 2026

    Sometimes I think about having an Opinion on something from a video game and then the stubborn Thumper in my brain sullenly goes, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say nothin' at all." and both he and I scuff the grass with our feet

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  • onyx @onyxwyvern.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 20, 2025

    Time to forget every game I’ve ever played 10 games to get to know me - SOMA - Signalis - Scorn - Hollow Knight - Citizen Sleeper - Subnautica (both 1 and BZ) - Thumper - Amnesia (esp. Dark Descent and Bunker) - Outer Wilds - Pokemon (esp. Gen 5)

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  • kakalackamama.bsky.social @kakalackamama.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 2, 2025

    Oh Bessie-age 15 so naive~playing the high school drinking game of Thumper…. Have never tasted or willingly smelled bourbon ( JD) again….

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  • Keith Houston @keithhoustonvoices.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    Thumper soundtrack is right up there with Wipeout XL for me, just perfect symbiosis of music and game.

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  • 👻Carl👻Cosmos👻 @cillic.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2023

    Thumper getting his game face on for his first Chicago Public League city-wide cross country meet.

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  • Amy Coolfonts 🧡 @coolfonts.onlineBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    the new Siivagunner rhythm game album is sooo sick and crazy and beautiful. it needs a damn THUMPER arrangement though i should make one myself somehow

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  • Cublex @cublex.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2025

    Thumper is the darkest Rhythm Heaven game i've ever played

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  • Ĵᵒ𝐘丂tⓘк𝐍𝔦Ҝ @joystiknik.spaceBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    The successor to THUMPER one of my favorite game experiences ever is FINALLY OUT!

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  • Not The A.V. Club Games @nottheavclubgames.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 3, 2025

    This week's new game releases include the latest Zelda spinoff, the PlayStation and Xbox launch of one of 2024's best, and the non-VR of Thumper follow-up Thrasher. www.endlessmode.com/article/this...

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  • Popipopess @popipopess.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 31, 2024

    Did this mostly as an excuse to look up cool shit, but here is a piece of art from every game I played this year, starting with: - Dredge - Thumper - Celeste 64 - Armored Core

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  • Scarena @gbaspgamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 9, 2024

    Any game recommendations? I already got the Resident Evil games and Thumper, and Tetris Effect is already on my wishlist.

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  • Hart Cunningham @hart28.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 18, 2024

    Donkey/whore/Thumper are playing the SAME game. Go Joe!!! 💙🇺🇸💙

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  • Duncan Robson @duncanrobson.comBluesky · Jan 14, 2024

    Big life update from me: I have finally completed all levels of the 2016 video game Thumper

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  • NextGenRunGames @nextgenrungames.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    Let them crowd the light. Then dash in and let the Thumper clear the pack. Play Silt & Star free: playgama.ai/play/6wv2lg2... AI-assisted art, code & text; credits in-game. #IndieGame

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  • Comic Samanthas @comicsamanthas.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 5, 2026

    Just played a few levels of Thumper again to remember how great that game is.

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  • Parm Singh Mann @biboyparm.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 22, 2026

    Thumper, I think it's in a humble bundle right now. Imagine a psychedelic horror rhythm game that's absurdly intense and challenging

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  • SAFE Team Rescue @safeteamrescue.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 15, 2026

    Introducing the most valuable and rare pokemon card, our Thumper! This sweetie loves game night and she is going to be the very best forever family member! Thumper is about to be 5 years old and she is looking to be the one and only animal in her child free forever home. Her adoption fee is $100!

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  • Aster 💙 @magicvex.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 14, 2026

    Thumper This is a horror game, not necessarily because it's trying to be super scary, but because it makes me fear for my life when I play it Learn My Time Signatures Boy 7/10

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  • Aster 💙 @magicvex.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 11, 2026

    I think Thumper is the most I've ever felt like a video game is physically attacking me, the player

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  • Enkiko bunny 🎃🐇🔞 @enkikobunny.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2025

    I was reminded of Thumper last night and decided to open it again and man… I forgot how utterly cool this game is.

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  • KiwiBB 🔞 @kiwibbstories.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 10, 2025

    #AprilJewels continues, and so does T'lak's game of "Thumper"! When you're wearing a blindfold, it's pretty tricky to guess which of several gorgeous gals is booting you in the balls…which is why you might have to ask for an extra kick to "help" 😜 kiwiballachestories.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/%...

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  • Jinda Wuff ΘΔ @jindawuff.liveBluesky · Dec 27, 2024

    Holy fuck, Thumper is $4 during the sale (normally $20)??? Y'all, this is literally the BEST rhythm game I've ever played, highly recommend picking it up at any price, but especially now store.steampowered.com/app/356400/T...

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  • Goemar @goemar.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 20, 2024

    While PSVR/PSVR2 is the way to go if you can, I can't recommend this game enough. #blutoid #thumper #switch #nintendo

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  • Regi at the bottom of the mascot pile @regiraccoon.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 24, 2024

    If Thumper walked up to me like THIS?? I'd genuinely be so cooked. The snazzy bootie AND the dapper top hat?? Nah man, game over. I'd do literally anything for him. "Hey Regi! My big bunny paws are tired after a long day of thumping! Get to rubbing!" "R-right away Thumper!"😵‍💫😵‍💫

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  • Hart Cunningham @hart28.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2024

    🤡🤡the game of power, some are drawn,figures like Thumper, both dusk and dawn -in their weakness, they seek to belong, a tribe, a leader, where they feel strong.🤡🤡

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  • Vey 🌵🐾 @yap.zoneBluesky · Dec 8, 2023

    new Motion Twin game looks GREAT new game from Thumper artist/composer looks INSANE new game from House House looks SO CUTE new game from Moon Studios looks LOVELY new Hideo Kojima game looks WILD Hi-Fi Rush winning best audio design (based GOTY) new Hello Games IP taking place on Earth insane TGA

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  • izzy @isobel.topBluesky · Feb 14, 2026

    tried out Thrasher, the latest game from the Thumper devs my takeaway after the first level: what if Flow (ps3) gave you anxiety

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  • Pan @endless-summer.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 10, 2026

    been playing Thumper. good game

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  • OrangeSky @spacetalk.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 8, 2025

    ...this game looks like the Thumper beetle digivolved into a Rude Teen (complimentary)

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  • Dusty Yote --> ASC... @dustyyote.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2025

    I forgot Thumper gets complicated EARLY. Brain cannot handle level 4/10. Thumper is kind of weird for rhythm games because it's happening nearly a full measure *behind* beat (instead of DDR's on-beat note system). It's also not... "consistent". Still follows, but not your standard rhythm game.

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  • mylesOS [ FLICKSHOT 🔜 PRGE ] @myles.zoneBluesky · Feb 10, 2025

    one of those adhd tiktok videos where someone talks over footage of some mobile game to keep you entertained except its someone perfectly S+-ranking level 9+ in THUMPER

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  • where the oleander grows @nonblnary.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 30, 2026

    Thumper (2016, consoles, mobile, PC, VR) is a “rhythm violence” game where you play as a little fucking beetle in an abstract plane and it is the crunchiest yummiest game ive ever played. play it in VR if you get a chance. a sensory delight. yum yum yum

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  • Not the real Rad Ghost @bwuddahmayne.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    The friction in Lumines builds; it's directly related to how you are playing the game. Thumper does not give a fuck about how you feel about anything. It is perpetually tense and difficult and completely in control. Save from one piece of refillable armor, nothing tips the scale in your favor.

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  • Myx!!! @myxolydian.lolBluesky · Dec 9, 2025

    15. Thumper Thumper is good. Excuse me. Thumper is GOOD good. This is the first game to really make you FEEL like a hypersonic beetle hurtling down into the depths of cosmic hell. There has never been anything quite like it, before or since. Bonus: I’ve heard it’s even better in VR.

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  • Thumpster Fire @ihatehandls.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 8, 2025

    We are not starting a new game show called “Thumper or ice cream cake?”

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  • Monica @monicaaaaaah.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    Thrasher, the sequel to "rhythm violence" game Thumper, is finally out and I am very very excited 🤯

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  • Jason Singingpigs of Pipeline @singingpigs.onlineBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    how did I JUST NOW learn that the creators of Thumper have a new game time to charge the Oculus

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