Underplayed Gems

Theatre of Doom (2017)

Theatre of Doom cover
Developer
Artery Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic top-down shooter where you mow down hordes of demonic puppets in a hellish, atmospheric arena.

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What players say

Players describe it as a twin-stick shooter with a unique lasso mechanic that tethers you to enemies. Levels are short and the loop is addictive, though some find it easy and others note the graphics are dated.

Screenshots

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