Underplayed Gems

Pixelpunk XL (2018)

Pixelpunk XL cover
Developer
Mykhail Konokh
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, pixelated old-school shooter where you drift through zero gravity, blasting enemies in procedurally generated sci-fi tunnels with a punishing permadeath loop.

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What players say

Players call it a competent 6DOF shooter in the style of Descent, but the campaign can be completed in under two hours. Reviews split on whether the procedural generation makes up for a bare-bones enemy roster and only three bosses, some find the lack of a map and corridor-heavy combat frustrating, while others enjoy the retro aesthetic and satisfying flight controls for the asking price.

Screenshots

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