Underplayed Gems

The Alien Way (2021)

The Alien Way cover
Developer
Wood Stone Game
Publisher
Piece Of Voxel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation
Rating
3.4 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced 2D pixel art platformer where you jump through hand-drawn space levels, unlock character skins, and face rising difficulty across racing, flying, and classic modes.

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What players say

Players call this a primitive single-button runner that reuses mobile-game templates and feels like shovelware. The difficulty is punishing: instant death on contact, no checkpoints, and even a single stage can take an hour. The game is very short, with roughly 30 levels and about two hours of content. Opinions split sharply, with some finding it addictive and others calling it a scam.

Screenshots

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