Action · April 29, 2022

The Gunk (2022)

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The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… As they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust. Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet. Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world? What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith. Uncover the mystery. Cleanse the Gunk. Save the planet. Engaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society. Corruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem. Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani. Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the time and listen to its soothing tunes. An explorative atmosphere conveyed through an evocative art style. Kick your feet back and enjoy an adventure like no other!

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185 Action titles launched in 2022 — top 6 by review volume.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Action-Adventure · 299
  • Atmospheric · 296
  • Sci-fi · 292
  • 3D Platformer · 285
  • Family Friendly · 284
  • Relaxing · 277
  • Space · 271
  • Female Protagonist · 269
  • Third Person · 267
  • Exploration · 260
  • Colorful · 255
  • Adventure · 247
  • Controller · 190
  • Linear · 188
  • Metroidvania · 178

Peer Action titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.8k Steam reviewsTop 83% in Action
Positive rating86% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 53%
Engagement hours3 h averageTop 85% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (9)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Simplified Chinese

Press Quotes

“The Gunk is an excellent showcase for what indie games can bring the table. The game's narrative is well written and engaging, the voice acting is excellent, and the puzzle design is intuitive.” 4.5/5 – Windows Central “...a beautifully observed study of old friends struggling with new challenges...” 4/5 – Eurogamer “The Gunk is an absolute triumph- it looks gorgeous, crafts an addictive and engaging gameplay loop, and tells a story that succeeds on every level.” 9/10 – GamingBolt

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

3h

brief (under 5 hours)

Median

3h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

3h

Current engagement

Achievements

17

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateApr 29, 2022
DeveloperImage & Form Games
PublisherThunderful Publishing
Base price$1.24 -95%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · [email protected]

Reception Metrics

Steam community

86%Very Positive · 2.8k reviews

2.4k positive · 387 negative

Curator recommendations

3.5k

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

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Editions & Packages

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