Operius DX (2025)
- Developer
- Distant Illusions
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 32 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 50 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast-paced, retro-styled arcade shooter where you blast through twisting tunnels and endless enemy waves, with each run offering a fresh challenge.
retro-inspiredhigh-speedarcadeaction-packedchallenginginfinitefresh
What players say
Players compare it to Tempest and praise the trance-like visuals and music, but opinions are split on difficulty: some find the speed and cramped spaces exhilarating while others call it frustratingly RNG-dependent, with enemies spawning behind you and a punishing ring mechanic.
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