The Gunk
In The Gunk, players control Rani, a space hauler who explores an alien planet overrun by a toxic substance known as the gunk. Using a Power Glove, she vacuums up the corruption, restores damaged ecosystems, and uncovers the remnants of a forgotten civilization. Progress is driven by environmental puzzles and traversal mechanics, with narrative depth built through radio conversations between Rani and her partner Beck, revealing their strained relationship and the planet’s secrets.
The Gunk Overview

The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
As they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust.
Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet.
Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await. What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world?
What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith.
Uncover the mystery. Cleanse the Gunk. Save the planet.
Features:
- Engaging Exploration: Discover a lush jungle planet with damp caves, venture into the unknown and explore a bygone society.
- Corruption & Regrowth: Eradicate the gunk, restore nature, and transform the world around you. Employ the revived plant life to delve deeper into this strange and wondrous ecosystem.
- Intimate Narrative: The narrative is intrinsically linked with the exploration, where our two main characters keep in tight radio contact throughout the game. Fiona Nova lends her voice in a stellar performance as main character Rani.
- Music & Atmosphere: The Gunk invites you to take the time and listen to its soothing tunes. An explorative atmosphere conveyed through an evocative art style. Kick your feet back and enjoy an adventure like no other!
System Requirements
- System: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: AMD FX-6100/Intel i3-3220 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
- DirectX: DirectX 12
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- System: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700/Intel i7-6700K or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 56/NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970
- DirectX: DirectX 12
- Storage: 11 GB available space
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