High Fructose

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High Fructose is a single player action game. It was developed by Chazak Games and was released on December 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

High Fructose is a fast-paced roguelite FPS featuring semi-open, procedurally generated battlefields designed for fluid movement like wall-running and double-jumping. Players control the Fox, a superpowered animal ninja fighting demonic, fruit-infested enemies using a versatile arsenal. Each run offers chaotic combat and exploration in a dynamic, ever-changing playground.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a unique recipe system and a visually stunning art style, making it stand out from other titles.
Gameplay is fast-paced, fun, and addictive, with smooth movement mechanics and a satisfying combat loop.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, improving the game significantly since its early access launch.

There are several bugs and performance issues, including preferences not saving and frame drops during gameplay.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
Some gameplay elements, like aerial mobility and the parry mechanic, feel clunky and unbalanced, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid, fun, and addictive loop, featuring smooth movement mechanics and a fantastic pacing that allows players to dictate their pace. However, some players have noted issues with the tutorial's effectiveness and the parry mechanic's visibility and reward. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with minor bugs that are expected to be addressed.
- “Overall, it's a solid, fun, and addictive gameplay loop.”
- “The movement mechanics are smooth, the gameplay is complex, and the pacing is fantastic.”
- “The vertical traversal, when combined with time-slowing dashes, lends itself very well to allowing the player to dictate pace-of-play, resulting in gameplay that feels flashy and intentional.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is highly praised for its driving and engaging soundtrack, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and intense action. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal and potential for future content.
- “A simple yet engaging art design is supplemented by some very slick animations and a driving soundtrack that sum to a game that feels incredibly well-rounded with a solid base for any future added content.”
- “The music is cool and fits the fast pace!”
- “Fast-paced action, high intensity builds, and an absolute banger of a soundtrack.”
- “The music quickly becomes repetitive and loses its impact after a few runs.”
- “While the game has a fast-paced action, the soundtrack feels overused and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy at first, but it gets old fast and doesn't keep up with the gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, players report that while the game's performance improves significantly, it still experiences drops as they progress, particularly in challenging scenarios. Some difficulty is attributed to unclear mechanics regarding choices in gameplay. However, the developer is actively addressing these issues with patches, and performance on the Steam Deck has been noted as excellent.
- “Way better performance, still a little hard to get past wave 10 when everything is pitch black. Some of the difficulty comes from weird things you can and can't choose to add.”
- “The developer is already hard at work with patches, and Steam Deck performance is great now.”
- “As you progress, performance drops significantly.”
- “The performance is much better, but it still gets a bit difficult to get past wave 10 when everything is pitch black. Some of the difficulty arises from strange choices you can and can't make.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their amazing artwork and unique, otherworldly aesthetic, contributing to a strong brand identity. Players appreciate the quirky and fun visuals, which enhance the overall hectic experience.
- “The artwork of the game is really amazing and definitely gives it an otherworldly feel.”
- “Visually, the aesthetic is definitely great, contributing to a strong brand identity.”
- “Quirky and fun, with nice graphics that create a hectic atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing portrayal of bears, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the humor is somewhat overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, such as crafting during fights, which they find less enjoyable. Overall, there is optimism for the game's future despite these concerns.
- “The bears are very funny but feel very underpowered, but I do have high hopes for this game. Keep up the great work!”
- “The humor in the game adds a delightful twist to the gameplay, making even the toughest battles feel lighthearted.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics; it keeps the experience enjoyable and entertaining!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its unique and whimsical focus on fruit, evoking a playful and philosophical tone reminiscent of the "if you can grab the pebble from my hand" concept.
- “I also love the story itself centered around fruit; it has a very 'if you can grab the pebble from my hand' type of vibe, lol.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while there are minor glitches, they do not significantly impact the overall experience, which remains enjoyable.