Pepper Grinder is a 2D action platformer with several classic gaming inspirations. Stepping into the shoes of the titular Pepper, players dive smoothly in and out of land and water using their drilling mechanism in a manner comparable to a dolphin. It's an image that also makes sense given Pepper Grinder's retro platforming inspirations, which include the 90s blast-from-the-past Ecco the Dolphin and 80s Dig Dug as just a couple of examples. In particular, many gamers may recall Ecco very well as one of Sega's hardest Dreamcast games, and Dig Dug remains a fan-favorite from the 80s to this day. Pepper Grinder also draws inspiration from various other sources in its blend of retro and modern mechanics, something that could make it a fresh addition to today's typical platforming landscape.