Underplayed Gems

OmegaBot (2022)

OmegaBot cover
Developer
Simon Carny
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Rating
3.9 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast and challenging 2D side-scroller where you dodge hazards and fight corrupted machines with precise controls and retro pixel aesthetics.

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What players say

Players compare OmegaBot to Mega Man, praising its pogo gun mechanic that doubles as a platforming tool. Opinions are split on controls, with some finding them unresponsive or slippery while others enjoy the movement. The game is short, has limited configuration options like no resolution choices and only one save file, and its difficulty ramps up in the second half.

Trailer

Screenshots

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