THUGGING

THUGGING

InDe Arcade Studio · September 21, 2025 · Action, Action-Adventure, Life Sim, Shooter, Exploration

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About THUGGING

THUGGING is a 3rd Person Shoot 'em up set in a dystopian city fueled by drugs and gambling. Inspired by classic 3D retro games it tries to capture this unique oldschool ambient in a semi open world setting. Steal money, kill thugs and get away in your car!

THUGGING — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate the game's stylish art direction and fun driving mechanics, drawing favorable comparisons to Hotline Miami and GTA3. However, common complaints center on shallow combat where AI enemies don't react realistically to deaths or gunfire, making encounters feel static, and some players report unfairly difficult enemy aim that feels like cheating rather than fair challenge.

Recommended Oct 15, 2026
THUGGING is an ambitious independent third-person shooter that captures the gritty atmosphere of classic crime-themed action games while introducing a straightforward combination of gunplay, exploration, and criminal survival. Developed and published by InDe Arcade Studio, the game takes place in a dystopian city dominated by organized crime, illegal gambling, and drug trafficking. Its retro-inspired presentation and semi-open-world structure establish an appealing foundation for players who enjoy uncomplicated action experiences. Rather than attempting to replicate the enormous scale of modern open-world adventures, it concentrates on violent encounters, collecting stolen money, and traveling through dangerous neighborhoods. Although its Early Access development leaves considerable room for improvement, its distinctive premise and accessible gameplay make it an interesting project worth examining. The narrative follows a recently released prisoner returning to a city filled with painful memories and unfinished business. Motivated by revenge, the protagonist confronts rival criminals while attempting to reclaim his place in a society that has already rejected him. This relatively …
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Recommended Sep 14, 2026
ja ja good
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Recommended Sep 3, 2026
THUGGING is a game that immediately feels like it is trying to bring back the rough and chaotic feeling of older third person action games. I found the whole thing quite entertaining because it does not seem interested in being overly serious or polished in the same way as a big budget open world game. I play as someone who has just got out of prison and is looking for revenge in a lawless city full of gangs, drugs and gambling. The setting has a strange old school atmosphere that I actually enjoyed. The main gameplay is built around third person shooting, and there is plenty of it. I spend a lot of time moving through the city, getting into fights with armed thugs and trying to survive the encounters. The shooting is fairly straightforward, but I liked the fast and messy feeling of the combat. It feels more like an arcade version of a crime game than a realistic shooter, which works well with the retro inspired presentation. One thing I really liked is that money is actually part of the gameplay. I am not just fighting enemies for the sake of clearing areas. I can steal cash and bring it back to my hideout, giving me another reason to explore the city and take risks. I found thi…
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Recommended Jun 1, 2026
A small, Hotline Miami and GTA3 inspired game. I liked it. I would like to see more of this kind of game. I would like to see more from these developers.
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Recommended Mar 28, 2026
Pretty fun quick game. I enjoyed the shooting mechanics and the music was very fitting. My ending had me murdering everyone who had come after me, surviving, and seemingly merging with our demon pal. I don't know how to go about getting other endings, the only choices I think that I made were paying some man's debt and murdering a non enemy in the casino, who was totally still guilty of bad stuff. Best of luck to the developers.
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Not recommended Jan 17, 2026
All enemies have aimbot and walls.

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