Underplayed Gems

Roto Force (2023)

Roto Force cover
Developer
Accidently Awesome
Publisher
PID Games, East2West Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 134 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, twitch-reflex arcade shooter where you spin and blast through waves of colorful enemies in tight, unforgiving arenas.

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What players say

Players praise the unique rotating arena mechanic and the short, inventive campaign that runs about 4 to 6 hours. They are split on difficulty: some find it brutally hard with random-feeling bullet patterns, while others appreciate the frequent checkpoints and five-hit health bar. Some note certain weapons like the flamethrower are too situational, making others clearly superior.

Screenshots

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