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UNDER DEFEAT (2025)

UNDER DEFEAT cover
Developer
CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF
Publisher
CITY CONNECTION
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

An intense, arcade-style vertical scrolling shooter where military helicopters engage in fast-paced bullet-dodging combat

militaryvertical scrollingbullet helltensefast-pacedexplosivearcade-stylevintage

What players say

Players praise Under Defeat as a strong port of a Dreamcast classic, with smooth performance on Steam Deck and a wealth of arrange modes and ship types. The soundtrack is a highlight, and many find the gameplay addictive and rewarding despite its difficulty.

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Screenshots

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