Underplayed Gems

Time Wasters (2023)

Time Wasters cover
Developer
Proton Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 2,603 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, fast-paced arcade shooter where you frantically dodge projectiles and make quick upgrade decisions using time and space bending cubes.

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What players say

Players are split on the AI-generated art, which some call a dealbreaker, though many find the gameplay fun and responsive. The game has only one static map, which some see as a positive for quick sessions while others find it repetitive.

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