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
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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