Underplayed Gems

Pilots Of Darsalon (2020)

Pilots Of Darsalon cover
Developer
Dr. Kucho! Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A physics-driven arcade game with a classic retro feel, where you carefully pilot your ship to haul cargo while dodging enemies.

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What players say

Players compare it to the classic Thrust, praising the C64-era pixel art and satisfying physics but split on controls, which some find unrebindable and controller unfriendly. The campaign is short at around 15 stages, and opinions diverge: some love the challenge, others find the difficulty frustrating.

Screenshots

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