Underplayed Gems

Xenoform (2018)

Xenoform cover
Developer
Panic Ensues Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Simulation
Rating
2.5 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, arcade-style flight combat game with colorful visuals and lighthearted alien-blasting action, focused on upgrading your aircraft and improving piloting skills.

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What players say

Players praise the retro arcade feel and call it a spiritual successor to classic games like Virus and Lander, but they split on the controls. The ship moves by tilting and using a bottom thruster, which some find floaty and unintuitive, while others say it clicks after a couple of hours. Performance can drop from 60 to 30 FPS on larger maps.

Screenshots

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