Underplayed Gems

Microbes and Machines (2022)

Microbes and Machines cover
Developer
AndyzziGames
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, chaotic arcade shooter with retro pixel visuals and relentless bullet-hell action.

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What players say

Players praise its low price, simple loop, and retro pixel art, but many say the procedural generation can create impossible paths to the boss and the meta-progression turns grindy. Some report bugs like having to restart after dying, and others find the rooms and enemies too repetitive.

Screenshots

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