Retrobooster (2014)

Developer: Really Slick
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A relentless, skill-demanding 2.5D shooter with tight flying mechanics, punishing difficulty, and a darkly humorous edge.

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What players say

Players praise the physics-based controls and the blend of Asteroids and Defender with cave-flying mechanics, calling it a modern take on those classics. The game is widely described as very challenging, with momentum management that is hard to master but rewarding. A handful of players find the controls clumsy or the limited field of vision frustrating.

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