Outshine (2022)

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

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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.

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