Underplayed Gems

// OVERDRIVE (2021)

// OVERDRIVE cover
Developer
Bastienre4
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, frantic arcade shooter where every shot fills a risk-reward meter that can backfire, demanding quick reflexes and strategic restraint.

fast-pacedintensearcadeychallengingretrocolorfulabstractrepetitive

What players say

Players praise the clever heat mechanic that rewards controlled fire, but many find the upgrade system shallow, often forcing a choice between the highest numbers. Opinion splits on balance: some call it unbalanced and easy to cheese, while others enjoy the challenge modifiers.

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Screenshots

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