Descenders is Spelunky with bicycles

When I started the downhill biking sim Descenders earlier this week, I didn’t understand its structure. But after spending a solid hour with it last night, I realized that it borrows its progression from the roguelike platformer Spelunky. That’s a lot different than I was expecting, but it also works well for this kind of game.

Descenders is available now for $25 on Steam from developer RageSquid. It is in the Early Access channel for unfinished games, and the studio is planning to add new features like accessories for your rider and bicycle. In terms of mechanics, Descenders has you riding a bike down a hill and over jumps. The idea is to get speed and to do stunts to maximize your score while avoiding crashes at all costs.