Underplayed Gems

Starshot (2020)

Starshot cover
Developer
HugeMallard
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A challenging, fast-paced shoot 'em up where every run offers random upgrades and enemies, blending retro pixel action with rogue-like unpredictability.

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What players say

Players say Starshot is extremely difficult but addictive and rewarding, with frustrating difficulty spikes especially against bosses. Some report a bug where enemies get stuck outside the level, making them unhittable.

Screenshots

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