Gum Squad

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Gum Squad is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Fern Nigro and was released on February 27, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Play Co-op PvE with up to 8 friends!! The world is quiet… a little dusty… and very, very sticky. Gum Squad drops you into wide open fields and sleepy deserts where gum became the world’s favorite resource, and maybe its biggest mistake. With a humble peashooter and a few friends by your side, you’ll wander curious places, uncover what went wrong, and slowly build yourself up from whatever you c…

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music7 positive mentions

Fun and addictive top-down looter shooter with a unique gum-themed concept and charming, cute graphics.
Enjoyable multiplayer experience with friends, featuring satisfying combat, crafting, character customization, and skateboard mechanics.
Great humor, whimsical style, and excellent music including a popular cat radio station, creating an immersive and lively atmosphere.

Lack of a tutorial and some unclear mechanics can cause confusion, especially for solo or casual players.
No full controller support yet and UI scaling issues on certain screen resolutions affect accessibility and ease of use.
Ammo management can be frustrating due to weapon-specific gum ammo, loss of items on death, and limited ways to attack when out of ammo.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being exciting, catchy, and immersive, with particular appreciation for the "cat music" and rap options. Players enjoy the variety and atmosphere the soundtrack adds, though some desire continuous play and more music variations. Overall, the music significantly enhances the fun and engaging experience.
- “Gum squad has adorable graphics, great music, and satisfying game feel.”
- “I had fun exploring the world, especially because the atmosphere of the game is rather immersive. The music is exciting, and the cat radio station is top-notch.”
- “The music is amazing, and there is loads of content including a bunch of different gum shooters, crafting, skills, and fun outfits.”
- “The camera is a little wonky sometimes, would prefer a more zoomed out camera all the time, more music variations, more character customizations, maybe even consider allowing us to acquire enemy weapons we kill, or have a game mode option for it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is praised for its simple, accessible mechanics and focused loop, with a standout skateboarding feature that enhances map traversal. Players appreciate the calm yet tense atmosphere, clear enemy design, and fresh world concept, making it easy and enjoyable to engage with. Additionally, performance and connectivity are generally stable, contributing to a smooth experience.
- “The skateboarding mechanic is absolutely my favorite part of this game.”
- “I really like the calm and relaxing atmosphere, the tension in gunfights, the subtle details, and I enjoy unraveling the game's mechanics and crafting.”
- “The gameplay is super easy to jump into and the whole sticky world idea actually feels fresh instead of the same old thing.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Gum Squad are charming and adorable, featuring a cute, delightful art style that enhances the gameplay without being overwhelming. Enemy sprites are distinct and clear, aiding gameplay, while the overall aesthetic is both pleasing and well-suited to the game's fun, multiplayer looter shooter experience.
- “Gum Squad has adorable graphics, great music, and satisfying game feel.”
- “The art style isn't in your face all the time, which helps you focus more on the gameplay, though the enemy sprites are pretty distinct; it's easy to tell an enemy's type and their weapon.”
- “A very cutesy game with an incredible aesthetic.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its cheeky, whimsical, and silly nature, delivering constant laughs and memorable funny moments. Players highlight the playful tone reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons, making PvE interactions especially entertaining. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the fun and charm of the experience.
- “Really impressed with the humor the game has more than anything, everything is very cheeky and whimsical.”
- “And I had so much fun; I expected to have some fun but I was genuinely blown away by this. I got silliness overload from every interaction and couldn't stop laughing.”
- “It's like Tarkov meets Enter the Gungeon with the sense of humor of your favorite Saturday cartoons.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's immersive atmosphere, highlighting the engaging music, standout cat radio station, and a balance of calm relaxation with intense gunfight tension. The subtle details and deep mechanics further enhance the overall experience.
- “I had fun exploring the world, especially because the atmosphere of the game is rather immersive. The music is exciting, and the cat radio station is top-notch.”
- “I really like the calm and relaxing atmosphere, the tension in gunfights, the subtle details, and I enjoy unraveling the game's mechanics and crafting.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the game has undergone optimization efforts to address performance issues, though some minor performance concerns—such as stacking backpacks—have been reported by others but not widely experienced. Overall, the optimization appears effective in improving gameplay performance.
- “After sharing my gameplay with them, they were able to discover performance sinks and optimize the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without noticeable issues or crashes. Users generally find its performance reliable and consistent.