Underplayed Gems

Neon Invaders (2022)

Neon Invaders cover
Developer
Paul Connor
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual
Rating
4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic shoot-'em-up where you must match your ship's colour to absorb enemy fire and unleash burst attacks.

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What players say

Players praise the color matching mechanic, where absorbing enemy shots of your ship's color releases a screen-clearing mega blast. They call it a modern fusion of Space Invaders and Galaga, and many note the 40 levels and leaderboard competition add replay value.

Screenshots

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