Underplayed Gems

Way in the stars (2020)

Way in the stars cover
Developer
Hamster Team
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A classical 2D shooter with dynamic battles and a sci-fi story, focused on exploring a technogenic disaster and repairing a colony.

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What players say

Players praise the sci-fi story and varied gameplay but many die dozens of times on the first level. Opinions split on the boss fights and level design, and some find the stealth mission frustrating.

Screenshots

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