Underplayed Gems

Spirit of Shotgun (2022)

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Developer
Vever Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic and precise 2D platformer where you blast yourself upward using a shotgun's recoil through a dark, unsettling pixelated world.

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What players say

A precision platformer that plays like Jump King but with forgiving mechanics: players can aim their shots, use limited checkpoints, and pogo to save a fall. Players agree it is relentlessly difficult and frustrating, yet that struggle makes progress feel satisfying and keeps them coming back.

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