SoulFrost (2017)

Developer: Xitilon
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical shooter where each action is a measured sacrifice of irreplaceable energy, leaving a cold, melancholic inevitability.

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What players say

A very short shooter that has players manage a single shared health and energy bar across all stages, a stamina system players found more limiting than fun. The split between horizontal dodging and vertical boss fights is interesting but underdeveloped, and many call it too expensive for its half-hour length even when discounted.

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