Underplayed Gems

Starr Mazer: DSP (2016)

Starr Mazer: DSP cover
Developer
Imagos Softworks, Subpixel Studios
Publisher
Digital Tribe
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.6 of 5, 270 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter with roguelike permadeath mechanics that keeps you on edge through its relentless waves and bullet-hell challenges.

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What players say

Players love the retro pixel art and music, and the rogue-like mechanic of buying pilots with score. But the game is stuck in early access with only one playable stage. Development stalled after a copyright dispute with a former composer, and most reviewers warn it is abandoned.

Screenshots

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