Underplayed Gems

Super Astrovade (2023)

Super Astrovade cover
Developer
Matthew Kelley
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast, punishing arcade shooter where you dodge dense bullet patterns and blast enemies with a thruster boost attack.

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What players say

Players praise the addictive arcade loop and snappy controls, particularly the original mechanic of using your ship's thruster to attack enemies and collecting stardust to drop a bomb. The difficulty is high, but most find it rewarding, though one player says late waves with shielded enemies can feel tedious.

Screenshots

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