Underplayed Gems

Star Salvager (2024)

Star Salvager cover
Developer
A-Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A neon-lit arcade shooter that feels like a frantic, repetitive loop of breakdancing through space invaders while grinding for small upgrades.

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What players say

Players describe it as a challenging mashup of Tetris, Space Invaders, and a deckbuilder like Slay the Spire. The meta progression is controversial, with one review arguing it undermines the deeper strategy, while most enjoy discovering powerful part and block synergies across runs.

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