Underplayed Gems

Unrestricted Pest Control (2024)

Unrestricted Pest Control cover
Developer
Emin Kagan KAYAK
Publisher
PiKa Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a frantic top-down shooter where you blast waves of mutated bugs with quick reflexes and careful weapon choices

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What players say

Players describe this as a challenging twin-stick shooter where bugs are tough to kill and dodge. Rooms are cleared quickly and runs last about 15-20 minutes, but there are no permanent upgrades between runs, so skill matters more than grinding. Reviews split on whether difficulty ramps up unfairly or stays manageable.

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