Winter Wastelands (2021)

Developer: Michael Haapasaari
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 55 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a hostile ice planet with vibrant pixel art, fight enemies with a sword and special abilities, and meet quirky characters while slowly unlocking new areas and upgrades.

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What players say

Players praise its retro aesthetic, music, and sci-fi setting, but split on combat: some find it simple and satisfying, others say it feels repetitive or unsatisfying with confusing checkpoints and attack range issues.

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