Lilac 0 (2025)

Developer: Victor Pouderoux
Publisher: Digerati
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A frantic, old-school vertical shoot 'em up that demands quick reflexes and precise movement through dense bullet patterns.

fast-pacedretroarcade-stylebullet hellpunishingvintagevertical scrollingchaotic

What players say

Players compare it favorably to Zero Ranger, praising its tough but fair difficulty and the satisfying dash-and-melee combat. The game is short, around 5 stages, but offers replay value through scoring, unlocks, and a practice mode. Some players find the dash control awkward or the orange-enemy gimmick frustrating, but most agree it is a high-quality modern shmup.

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