Underplayed Gems

Space Codex (2016)

Space Codex cover
Developer
takk
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual
Rating
4.0 of 5, 414 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A straightforward, retro-styled arcade shoot 'em up where waves of enemies escalate in difficulty as you collect power-ups to survive.

casualretroarcademinimaltop-down shooterbullet hellactionfast-paced

What players say

Players describe Space Codex as a barebones, minimalistic Asteroids clone. It plays like a simple retro shooter with slow enemy bullets, and the music is poorly received. The main draw is the easy, quick achievements in under two hours.

Screenshots

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