Underplayed Gems

Outshine (2022)

Outshine cover
Developer
Fishing Cactus
Publisher
Fishing Cactus, PID Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 96 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced arcade typing game where you frantically type words to destroy alien enemies in a minimalistic, sci-fi setting.

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What players say

A fast-paced arcade typing game that prioritizes action over story, which disappoints fans of the developer's earlier narrative-driven titles. Players split on the difficulty: some love the adjustable modifiers, others say visual clutter on higher speeds makes it frustrating rather than fun. It is relatively short but offers replayability through score-chasing.

Screenshots

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