Underplayed Gems

Xenoraid: The First Space War (2016)

Xenoraid: The First Space War cover
Developer
10tons Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 144 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade shoot'em up where you manage weapon heat and pilot tilt while facing dynamically generated alien waves.

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What players say

Players are split on Xenoraid. Some praise the ship-swapping mechanic and find the inertia-based movement intentional, while others say the controls are frustrating and the game relies on random enemy spawns instead of crafted levels. Many note the short campaign length, around six hours, and the limited credits earned per run.

Screenshots

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