Various protagonists have graced the 2D or 3D platforming stage over the years, from retro icons like Super Mario and Donkey Kong to the more recent mysterious and mute Knight in Hollow Knight. Sometimes, a unique accessory, power, or counterpart gives such protagonists their signature look. Where Mario has his hat and power-ups, or Donkey Kong a knack for barrel-throwing, indie platformer Pepper Grinder gives its blue-haired pirate protagonist a massive drill mechanism to dig fluidly through the landscape. Developed by solo developer Riv at Ahr Ech, Pepper Grinder is an action 2D platformer starring the titular Pepper, described as a sea-faring soul with a passion for prospecting. A super-powered drill certainly seems like a more efficient way of digging up buried treasure, particularly when players can also add various types of drill-bit attachments to alter its functionality, from controlling machines like Mechs to pulverizing enemies across land and water in the blink of an eye.