Ondine: Prototype (2025)

Developer: Pier38
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Free To Play
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A rapid-fire 2D arena shooter with escalating horde waves and a focus on quick movement and diverse weaponry.

fast-pacedactionarcade-stylechallengingrepeatablefree-to-playcombat-focused

What players say

Players praise the retro arcade art style and unique weapon variety, but split on whether the game is a promising foundation with smooth performance and challenging fun, or a laughably amateurish and basic platformer shooter with not much content. Many request improvements to the aiming system.

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