Underplayed Gems

AstroBlast VR (2018)

AstroBlast VR cover
Developer
Lucid Pixel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a laid-back arcade experience where you float through space and casually shoot asteroids to a beautiful soundtrack

relaxingarcade-stylecasualseatedvirtual realitypeacefulretro-inspiredcompetitive

What players say

Players call it a faithful VR take on Asteroids with a detailed cockpit and VTOL-style controls, but note there is no throttle or progression, just endless high-score chasing. Reviews split on the virtual joystick: some find it immersive, others frustratingly imprecise. Several mention bugs like a recentering HMD on respawn and a sticky pause menu.

Screenshots

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