Promethium (2017)

- 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.
retroside-scrollingshoot-em-uphardpunishingfast-pacedchallenging
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!
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