Posted on: October 19, 2025
Luger0General
Verified ownerGames: 63 Reviews: 1
This is a GEM
The game is a hidden one, I wish I had known of it when it came out
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The Gunk
Description
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.
Features:
- 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!
© 2022 - Thunderful Publishing AB
Popular achievements
Charge Off
Make one charge off a cliff
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31.96%
Give me Five
Installed five upgrades
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45.29%
Learning on the Go
Scanned fifteen objects
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62.41%
Two Birds With One
Threw one on another
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60.72%
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Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles
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Critics reviews
Eurogamer
Recommended
Rewild an alien world in this elegant and thoughtful game.
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7/10
Nothing here will surprise seasoned gamers but The Gunk has enough diverting action and puzzle-solving in its brief runtime to keep players' attention
Read full review »IGN
7/10
The Gunk is a simple little platforming adventure full of malicious messes that are plenty fun to clean up.
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Posted on: October 24, 2025
falloutdude66
Verified ownerGames: 377 Reviews: 2
Awesome game
It's a beautiful game that leaves you wanting more. My only complaints are it feels like they could have done more with it and while the main character is well done I found the robot being stuck saying 'you got served' cringe, also the bickering between the main character and her sidekick got old as its must feels like you're listening to a couple fight constantly. Beyond that the atmosphere is awesome, the art is pleasant and the music is very well done. Id love a sequel.
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Posted on: October 26, 2025
ahmtmsl_2610
Verified ownerGames: 29 Reviews: 1
game is very good.
game is very good. good story.
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Posted on: November 13, 2025
artoor_k
Verified ownerGames: 209 Reviews: 4
Solid, relaxing game
It's very addictive action/platformer. Sometimes you need to think but in style of "what to turn to make this item fall to this hole". Music is great, graphics too but cartoonish - I'm not a fan of this style. Story is plausible, there is a surprise because there is no great evil, rather great good which works in evil way. Definitely reccommended!
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Posted on: November 14, 2025
Riotmode
Verified ownerGames: 217 Reviews: 8
Above-average visuals, middling gameplay
This game is great if you like exploring good visual direction and can stand a somewhat trite story about a culture destroying itself through overexploiting their resources. The voiceacting is good but not great, I think the vocal director didn't do a great job informing the lead of intended emotions for a scene and it lets the emotion of the narrative down a bit and keeps it from being a fully realized experience.
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