Thumper

Thumper

Released Oct 2016

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

91% positive · 4,421 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Thumper launched on October 10, 2016 as a complete nine-level rhythm game. The developer, Drool, released a series of feature patches and quality-of-life updates in the months and years following launch, covering things like VR support, input remapping, and performance improvements. On October 1, 2019, Drool published a post explicitly titled "Thumper (Final?) Update," stating: "We're not planning further updates at this time, but we'll respond to any new major issues." This was a clear signal that planned development had concluded. Despite that statement, Drool did follow up with two more patches: a Steam Deck and controller compatibility update on February 15, 2022, and a Practice Mode update on June 6, 2022. These were maintenance and usability improvements rather than new content, consistent with the developer's promise to address major issues if they arose. The June 6, 2022 patch is the last recorded developer communication. The only DLC ever released was the original soundtrack on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC items, no announced future content, and no roadmap. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained experience and the developer has confirmed no further content is planned.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states: 'We're not planning further updates at this time, but we'll respond to any new major issues.' Post is titled 'Thumper (Final?) Update.'
news post · Oct 1, 2019 source development ending
high
Practice Mode and checkpoint improvements patch — the last recorded developer update, consistent with the promise to address major issues. No new content announced.
news post · Jun 6, 2022 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Drool
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Scream down the endless track and crash through punishing obstacles with simple, airtight controls. Hurtle forward, master new moves, reach overwhelming velocities, and survive epic boss battles. Every crushing impact is interwoven with a pounding original soundtrack. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must go through rhythm hell.

Play in traditional HD or fully immersive VR (SteamVR or Oculus).

  • Nine levels of Rhythm Hell
  • Adrenalizing Boss Battles, including the terrifying Crakhed
  • Simple Controls: one stick and one button
  • Psychedelic Visuals
  • Original Soundtrack by Brian Gibson of noise-rock band Lightning Bolt
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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