Underplayed Gems

MegaSphere (2015)

MegaSphere cover
Developer
AKGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.2 of 5, 133 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense and punishing procedural platformer where each run feels unpredictably challenging, set in a bleak sci-fi world with crisp pixel visuals.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous pixel art and atmosphere, but nearly all warn that MegaSphere has been in early access since 2015 and appears abandoned. The experience is punishing: checkpoints are few so sessions demand hours, the starter weapon is weak against bullet-sponge enemies, and progression is cryptic with little guidance.

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