Shatter (2010)

Developer: Sidhe
Publisher: PikPok
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 1,334 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slick, fast-paced brick-breaking game with a vibrant, retro-futuristic aesthetic and a pulsing synthwave soundtrack.

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What players say

Players praise this as a modern take on Arkanoid that adds boss battles and a push-pull mechanic, with a standout soundtrack. The story mode runs under three hours, and reviewers split on whether the bosses are a highlight or unnecessary. Performance is mostly solid, but a few report crashes on launch.

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