Underplayed Gems

Promethium (2017)

Promethium cover
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Indie
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless, unforgiving retro shooter with escalating difficulty that demands constant focus and quick reflexes.

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About

Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous of levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!

Screenshots

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