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The Gunk

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4.2/5

( 358 Reviews )

4.2

358 Reviews

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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 civilizati...
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, show 8 more... Exploration, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Family Friendly, Relaxing, LGBTQ+, Metroidvania, Nature
Critics reviews
33 %
Recommend
Eurogamer
Recommended
Game Informer
7/10
IGN
7/10
User reviews

4.2/5

( 358 Reviews )

4.2

358 Reviews

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Product details
2022, Image and Form, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher, AMD FX-6100/Intel i3-3220 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, AMD Radeon...
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

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
common  ·  31.96%
Give me Five
Installed five upgrades
common  ·  45.29%
Learning on the Go
Scanned fifteen objects
common  ·  62.41%
Two Birds With One
Threw one on another
common  ·  60.72%
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, show 8 more... Exploration, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Family Friendly, Relaxing, LGBTQ+, Metroidvania, Nature
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2022-04-29T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Image and Form / Thunderful Publishing
Size:
6.2 GB
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Overlay
Single-player
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Português do Brasil
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中文(简体)
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日本語
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Critics reviews
71
Top Critic Average
33 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Eurogamerby Christian Donlan
Recommended
Rewild an alien world in this elegant and thoughtful game.
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Game Informerby Jill Grodt
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
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IGNby Tom Marks
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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User reviews

Posted on: November 15, 2025

eolsunder

Verified owner

Games: 274 Reviews: 21

ok, not great

sort of a puzzle game, the land and maps look great, but really isn't much to the game other than simply roaming and exploring gets very boring. Then suddenly this easy game you'll hit some hard spots and pull your hair out. I quit after a while didn't feel like going back in any way.

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Posted on: November 19, 2025

mcloud76

Verified owner

Games: 233 Reviews: 11

Beautyful chill game

The story of the Alien if the spaceship is not on LV 424 :D Good graphic Relax music Good sounds Interesting gameplay

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Posted on: November 21, 2025

Askanium_

Verified owner

Games: 24 Reviews: 1

Wonderful game

Great game, gameplay is fun even if slightly repetetive. The soundtracks are also nice. The planet itself as well. Really good surprise.

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Posted on: November 25, 2025

DailyGameBytes

Verified owner

Games: 704 Reviews: 10

The Gunk Has Spunk

I've beaten The Gunk twice, so far. Once on Xbox Game Pass, and a 2nd time here on GOG. I'm a pretty big fan of this game, and it's unique world. It's no secret that I love anything sci-fi. Give me a unique planet to explore, and aliens, and I'll probably enjoy it. This game is no different. I enjoyed exploring the game world, while cleaning up the world. Some may find this kinda repetitive, but personally? I found it relaxing, if anything. I also enjoyed the search for the ancient alien civilization in the later portions of the game. Probably not a game everyone is going to enjoy, but if you like exploring alien planets, and uncovering ancient alien civilizations while cleaning up the planet, then you'll probably enjoy this game too. I'll also add that I don't mind the shortness of the game, because personally, I prefer shorter games.

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Posted on: November 28, 2025

RAL1993

Verified owner

Games: 5 Reviews: 5

very good

very good game

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