Underplayed Gems

Pixel Star (2015)

Pixel Star cover
Developer
Soul Forge
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 117 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A brutally challenging and fast-paced arcade shooter that feels rewarding through intense, hectic battles and gradual progression.

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What players say

Players describe Pixel Star as a simple, Asteroids-like score-chaser with short runs and no persistent progression. There is wide agreement that content is sparse: just four bosses, one survival mode, and all weapons unlocked from the start. Opinions split on replayability, with some hooked by 'one more run' compulsion and others bored after 20 minutes.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.