Space Runaway (2022)

Developer: Soleil Ltd.
Publisher: 110 Industries SA
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 22 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, retro-bullet-hell arcade ride where reflexes are tested by relentless lasers and giant bosses.

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What players say

Players describe Space Runaway as a free, retro-styled horizontal shooter originally from Wanted: Dead. Many praise the music and 16-bit look, but frustration is common: weapons are unbalanced, the hitbox is large, and dead enemy sprites sit on screen blocking bullets. Some call it a poor R-Type clone, others enjoy the challenge.

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