Underplayed Gems

Pulstario (2019)

Pulstario cover
Developer
Fred Wood
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 46 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You pilot a wobbly ship through a void, collecting souls in short, challenging levels that feel like a free-range Pac-Man with gravity.

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What players say

Players praise this short, challenging game for its tight controls and satisfying difficulty curve. Many note the slow-motion button helps manage the steep learning curve, and the game is often compared favorably to the developer's earlier title LOVE.

Screenshots

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