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Twin Ruin (2021)

Twin Ruin cover
Developer
Front Room Arcade
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, high-score driven top-down shooter where you must switch polarities to survive waves of enemies and upgrade quickly before the boss.

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What players say

Players praise the Ikaruga-like polarity mechanic, where switching colors to match or oppose enemy bullets is key. It is a short, challenging arcade-style game that can be completed in a few hours, with some wishing for more content. Performance is smooth and visuals are good, though one review notes missing pause and keyboard support issues.

Screenshots

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