Rick Henderson (2021)

Developer: Fat Pug Studio
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade shoot-'em-up with intense bullet-hell combat and a focus on replayability through procedural waves and customizable loadouts.

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What players say

Players describe Rick Henderson as a polished retro-style horizontal shooter with great synthwave music and clear visuals. It offers procedurally generated levels, multiple ships, and a variety of weapons that encourage adapting to enemy types. Some note its heavy similarity to Steredenn, and a few criticize the lack of key binding for keyboard players.

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