Starwulf (2023)

Developer: Arctic Apes
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A retro arcade game blending brick-breaking puzzles with space shooting, offering procedurally generated planets and ship upgrades for a casually engaging experience.

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What players say

Players describe a casual mix of Tetris and Space Invaders with three cycling game modes: shooting Tetris shapes at asteroids, filling areas with pieces, and a tunnel-racing segment. Opinions are split on the pacing -- some find it relaxing, others call it bland and grindy, though updates added auto-shoot equipment to speed things up.

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