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UBERMOSH is a single player casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Walter Machado and was released on August 13, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ubermosh is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 3,637 reviews
gameplay141 positive mentions
story18 negative mentions

  • Fast-paced and intense gameplay that keeps players engaged.
  • Unique bullet-cutting mechanic with sword deflection adds satisfying combat depth.
  • Excellent cyberpunk aesthetic and an energetic, fitting soundtrack that enhances immersion.
  • Camera is zoomed in too closely, limiting visibility and resulting in unfair deaths.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive due to limited map variety, enemy types, and lack of progression.
  • Lack of settings options such as volume control, screen shake toggle, and customization reduces user comfort.
  • gameplay

    468 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Ubermosh is fast-paced, simple, and highly addictive, centered around a unique bullet-deflection sword mechanic that offers satisfying and intense arcade-style combat. While praised for its smooth controls, energetic soundtrack, and nostalgic retro feel, the gameplay can become repetitive quickly due to limited variety in enemies, environments, and content, which may reduce long-term engagement for some players. Nonetheless, its quick, skill-based rounds and high replayability make it a compelling choice for fans of pure mechanical challenge and short, adrenaline-fueled sessions.

    • “The gameplay is simple to understand but challenging to master, which gives it that old-school arcade feel, probably its strongest point.”
    • “Ubermosh is a really fun and fast-paced game; the gameplay feels smooth and satisfying, especially when you get into the rhythm of dodging and deflecting bullets—simple but very addictive.”
    • “The core gameplay element involves deflecting bullets with a sword, which requires players to have not only precise timing but also quick reactions.”
    • “Not enough variety in gameplay or environment to maintain interest for more than a few sessions.”
    • “The gameplay itself is extremely basic.”
    • “The gameplay gets repetitive quickly and there isn't that much skill involved.”
  • music

    459 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic, heavy metal and industrial soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced, chaotic gameplay and cyberpunk atmosphere. Many players describe the soundtrack as a major highlight, driving immersion and excitement, although some note the lack of volume controls or music toggling options. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key factor in the game’s appeal and replayability.

    • “Amazing arcade game, impressive original soundtrack and cyberpunk atmosphere.”
    • “The perfect way to let off steam after work: you just take a katana, turn on some cyberpunk music, and hack through endless waves of enemies that fly out of portals, trying to do it as fast as possible.”
    • “The soundtrack is a masterpiece.”
    • “The music becomes annoying within seconds, and it's particularly ridiculous that the soundtrack is sold separately.”
    • “There's no independent sound or music volume controls, in fact there are no volume controls whatsoever.”
    • “The game lacks an options menu completely so the repetitive music is overpoweringly loud and the only recourse is to lower the game's volume in Windows.”
  • graphics

    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 51% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The graphics in Ubermosh embrace a retro, pixelated art style with a bold, neon-soaked cyberpunk aesthetic that many find stylish, memorable, and fitting for its fast-paced gameplay. While visually simple and minimalistic, often likened to 16-bit or zx spectrum-era graphics, the distinctive artistic approach and vibrant colors effectively complement the intense, chaotic action. Some note the lack of advanced graphical settings and occasional glitches, but overall the visuals contribute significantly to the game's unique atmosphere and appeal.

    • “It does not try to look like real life, but instead goes for a bold, artistic aesthetic that is truly beautiful to look at.”
    • “Ubermosh is an advanced arcade game that invites players to immerse themselves in a rich cyberpunk world, characterized by high dynamics and impressive visual aesthetics.”
    • “The visuals, though low-fi and retro-inspired, are purposefully chaotic—pixelated enemies swarm, bullets fly in dense patterns, and screen shakes and flashes accentuate every impact.”
    • “Win11 in all its glory doesn't recognize this as a game for rigs with integrated graphics, so you'll have to manually set it to use your dedicated GPU if you experience crashes after about 20 seconds of gameplay.”
    • “The lack of any settings to adjust sound or graphics (or disable screen-shake) does not help improve the experience.”
    • “Fixed resolution, fixed controls, terrible retro pixel graphics from an extremely lazy developer.”
  • story

    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game features minimal to no traditional story, focusing instead on fast-paced, arcade-style survival gameplay where the player battles waves of enemies in timed sessions. While some reviewers note a basic cyberpunk setting or background lore, the narrative is largely incidental and serves only as a loose framework for the intense action. Players seeking deep plot, progression, or varied missions may find the story lacking, but fans of straightforward, momentum-driven gameplay appreciate the game's emphasis on reflexes over narrative.

    • “Incredible storytelling and deep lore.”
    • “The storyline is genuinely good and keeps you hooked.”
    • “Awesome storyline and great innovative ideas.”
    • “There's no depth, no interesting story progression, and no sense of accomplishment.”
    • “Its lack of traditional structure or rewards can be off-putting to players expecting progression systems, detailed storylines, or variety in level design.”
    • “There is no progression, almost no weapon variance, no levels, no story, no upgrades, there is literally no substance.”
  • replayability

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    Replayability opinions are mixed but generally positive, with many praising the game's quick, challenging gameplay, class variety, and arcade-style design for keeping it engaging. Some highlight limited content and enemy variety as drawbacks that reduce long-term replay value, while others find the randomized arenas and difficulty motivating for repeated playthroughs. Overall, the game offers a fun, addictive experience with solid replay potential, especially for short, frequent sessions.

    • “Replayability: different class mods (like Kensai or Warlock) completely change how you approach the arena.”
    • “The combination of simple mechanics and challenging gameplay results in an addictive game with high replayability value.”
    • “The randomized arena gives this title more replayability.”
    • “It lacks content; the replayability is there, but once you find out there are only 5 guns in the game and 3 enemies, it gets super boring.”
    • “Limited replay value due to lack of progression or meaningful variety.”
    • “Almost no replay value.”
  • atmosphere

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a compelling and gritty cyberpunk atmosphere amplified by a pounding electronic and heavy metal soundtrack, creating a tense, chaotic, and immersive arcade experience. Its fast-paced action and unique visual style evoke a club-like intensity that resonates strongly with fans of mechanical challenge and retro-inspired aesthetics. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that enhances the game's dynamic gameplay and emotional engagement.

    • “The cyberpunk aesthetic isn't just window dressing; it's an integral part of the game's identity, amplifying its intensity and giving it a unique atmosphere few other indie titles manage to capture.”
    • “The brutal visual style—black voids, acid-pixel explosions, and a pounding electronic soundtrack—forms a unique club-like atmosphere of chaos.”
    • “The game unfolds under constant gunfire, creating an atmosphere of heightened tension and emotional engagement.”
  • optimization

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    Optimization reviews are mixed: many users praise the game for smooth and solid performance, even on older machines with low system requirements, while others report significant issues such as frame drops, crashes, and poor optimization that hinder playability.

    • “Great performance!”
    • “Performance is smooth even on my old laptop.”
    • “Low system requirements—runs smoothly even on older machines.”
    • “I experienced multiple performance issues, frame drops, and game crashes that made the game basically unplayable, particularly noticeable at higher scores.”
    • “It is poorly optimized.”
    • “- Poorly optimized sadly.”
  • grinding

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is a core element, often focused on farming cards, badges, and high scores, with some players appreciating the value and intensity it offers. The experience is enhanced by a fitting heavy soundtrack and aesthetic, though it can become repetitive and require strategic weapon choices. Overall, grinding is seen as rewarding but demanding.

    • “This game is about grinding.”
    • “Hardcore grinding with cyberpunk seasoning.”
    • “Definitely gonna be grinding for high scores again once I build a PC.”
  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring relatable and funny moments that entertain players despite some gameplay frustrations. Players find it amusing and enjoyable, even when challenging or glitchy elements arise.

    • “Relatable humor”
    • “The AI can't figure out how to walk around the walls sometimes, which is funny but not exactly great gameplay-wise.”
    • “It misses so many things, but is still very funny!”
  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes intense emotional engagement through its relentless tension and atmosphere of violence, often making players feel deeply attached or discouraged. Its emotional impact ranges from indescribable intensity to moments of frustration, highlighting a uniquely immersive yet challenging experience.

    • “The game unfolds under constant gunfire, creating an atmosphere of heightened tension and emotional engagement.”
    • “I got emotionally attached to a random item.”
    • “Could honestly not play this game for more than a few minutes at a time because of how discouraged it made me feel—something few, if any, games have ever done.”
  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent and consistent freezing issues that often cause loss of progress, alongside noticeable lag and graphical glitches, leading to a frustrating and unstable gameplay experience.

    • “I have literally had this game freeze every single time I play it; I will be mid-run, and every time without fail, it freezes.”
    • “It freezes frequently, killing all of your progress.”
    • “Every time I deflect a ton of bullets it freezes.”
  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is minimal, reflecting its arcade-style focus, which may disappoint players seeking a deeper narrative. However, the character design, theme, and art style are praised, though boss characters lack clear distinction from regular enemies.

    • “Awesome character design, theme, and art style.”
    • “The lack of character development aligns with the game’s arcade roots but leaves narrative enthusiasts out in the cold.”
    • “Sadly, there's no major indicator of who the level boss is unless you know all the standard minions, which isn't too hard after a while since there seems to only be a handful of various character designs at the moment.”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users criticize the game's monetization, feeling it is overly aggressive or intrusive rather than fair or transparent.

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Play Times

2475h Median play time
2279h Average play time
1300-3700h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 46 analyzed playthroughs
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UBERMOSH is a casual shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for UBERMOSH include indie, trading, pixel graphics, cyberpunk, soundtrack and others.

UBERMOSH is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2279 hours playing UBERMOSH.

UBERMOSH was released on August 13, 2015.

UBERMOSH was developed by Walter Machado.

UBERMOSH has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked UBERMOSH for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

UBERMOSH is a single player game.

Similar games include UBERMOSH Vol.5, UBERMOSH:BLACK, UBERMOSH:WRAITH, UBERMOSH Vol.3, Akane and others.