Underplayed Gems

Physical Layer (2023)

Physical Layer cover
Developer
RaStar Studio
Publisher
Phoenixx Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 78 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a tense, reflex-driven infiltration shooter with a stylish twist

actionfast-pacedtop-down shootersingleplayersci-fimilitaryscore attackchallenging

What players say

Players enjoy the fast-paced top-down shooting with a unique reverse polarity mechanic, but note several issues. The game is relatively short at around 4-6 hours, and controller support is inconsistent, some controllers don't work and there is no button remapping. Difficulty spikes sharply in the final area's one-hit-kill mode, and the auto-aim can be frustrating.

Screenshots

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