Underplayed Gems

Space Mercs (2019)

Space Mercs cover
Developer
Bearded Giant Games
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a frantic arcade space shooter with overwhelming projectiles and lasers on screen

fast-pacedarcadeactionspace combatintensefuturisticsingleplayer

What players say

Players are split: some praise it as a fun, lightweight arcade shooter that runs beautifully on Linux and low-end hardware, while others find the combat shallow with auto-locking enemies, no real dogfighting, and a need for polish.

Screenshots

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