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Potatoman Seeks the Troof

Ouya, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Test both mind, body and spirit in this surreal bullet hell platformer. Plum the depths of your potato-consciousness to overcome impossible challenges in search of the elusive, tantalizing TROOF.

What works

  • Unique, quirky humor and style
  • Challenging but rewarding platforming
  • Short and replayable
  • Memorable soundtrack and pixel art
  • Philosophical and amusing narrative

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Randomized obstacles can feel unfair
  • Limited content and achievements
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some difficulty spikes and control quirks

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Momodora III

  • DERE EVIL EXE

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

  • Vox Populi Vox Dei 2

More expressive

Games that feels like Potatoman Seeks the Troof but with more self-expression and customization

  • Kitsune Tails

  • The End Is Nigh

  • Ninja Hanrei

  • Squirreltopia

  • Super Meat Boy

  • Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

More competitive

Games that feels like Potatoman Seeks the Troof but with more competition against others

  • Mega Hasan

  • Overclocked

  • Electronic Super Joy: Groove City

  • Electronic Super Joy

  • Kaze and the Wild Masks

  • Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Potatoman Seeks the Troof: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026