Underplayed Gems

Palpus X Annihilation (2026)

Palpus X Annihilation cover
Developer
Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus)
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, arcade-style shooter where you constantly fend off waves of alien monsters, requiring quick reactions and aggressive play.

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What players say

Players compare it to Alien Shooter but are split on whether that is good or bad. Those who enjoy it call it dumb fun, while others report poor performance, glitchy physics, and monsters spawning unexpectedly.

Screenshots

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