Underplayed Gems

Antecrypt (2023)

Antecrypt cover
Developer
PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tight, high-energy arcade shooter where you must constantly dart and dodge to line up a wandering crosshair for desperate laser shots against neon monsters.

arcadeyfrustratingaddictivefast-pacedretrochallengingstylishunpredictable

What players say

Players praise the unique single-stick mechanic where a bouncing reticle controls aiming, calling it a fresh twist on arena shooters. The upgrade system and one-life challenge are highlights, though some find the gimmick frustrating and cite sector 17 as a punishing difficulty spike.

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Screenshots

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