Underplayed Gems

NIGHTSTAR (2017)

NIGHTSTAR cover
Developer
SOLIDMESH
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A retro arcade-style VR shooter that feels like controlling a starfighter in a room-scale space, with escalating action as you collect upgrades.

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What players say

Players compare it to Valve's Xortex but say it is a front-scrolling shooter rather than a room-scale one. They praise the addictive arcade action and random enemy waves, but many complain the game forces left-handed control and lacks options or progression saves, with some calling it abandoned.

Screenshots

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