Underplayed Gems

Solid Aether (2018)

Solid Aether cover
Developer
FAL Works
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A minimalist black-and-white bullet hell that feels fast and rhythmic, focused entirely on dodging crisp rectangular patterns.

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What players say

Players praise its stripped-down, monochrome design and creative bullet patterns set to a moody soundtrack. It's forgiving with many extra lives, making the roughly 30-minute clear accessible, though some want a score mechanic or more stages.

Screenshots

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