Matryoshka Strike (2017)

Developer: Serf100
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, colorful shoot-em-up that blends old Russian fairy tales with arcade-style action and a gradually increasing challenge.

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What players say

A very short arcade shoot 'em up themed around Russian folklore, finished in about an hour. Players must spam the space bar to shoot, and the fixed keyboard controls frustrate right-handed players. Reviews are split: some call it abysmal shovelware with terrible art, while others enjoy the easy achievement hunting or nostalgic value. The game has no mouse support.

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