Space Smash (2019)

Developer: Rising Moon Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade shooter that feels like a frantic scramble for survival, pushing you to chase high scores with tight controls and escalating pressure.

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What players say

Players see Space Smash as a decent budget arcade shooter with snappy controls and plenty of powerups. The fun is in grinding coins to unlock overpowered ships, but some report save data bugs and design flaws. Reviews compare it favorably to Burst Drive and call it a good time for short bursts.

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