Underplayed Gems

PISTOLA (2022)

PISTOLA cover
Developer
Cauê Henrique, Cuca
Publisher
Softwool
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.1 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a frantic top-down shooter where you mow down waves of enemies between quick upgrade shopping trips, chasing a high score on the global leaderboard.

fast-pacedaction roguelikebullet hellintenserepetitiveupgrade-drivenarcadey

What players say

Players describe this as a simple, fun game for short sessions, but they split on whether the content justifies the price. Many say it starts punishingly slow and lacks content, though permanent upgrades make it escalate quickly. Some report performance issues and poor coin visibility.

Screenshots

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