Underplayed Gems

AstroShift (2017)

AstroShift cover
Developer
WHITEROCK games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic scramble for survival after ship destruction, with free-roam exploration and temporary alliances.

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What players say

Players describe AstroShift as a modern take on Asteroids with pixel art and a gentler learning curve. They praise the many ships to discover and the straightforward arcade action, though some find the base game simple. Reviews split on difficulty: it is challenging early on but relaxing after the tutorial.

Screenshots

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