Underplayed Gems

Xeno Strikers Hyper Squadron (2025)

Xeno Strikers Hyper Squadron cover
Developer
Synthesizer Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast aliens with upgradable weapons, feeling like a retro action movie.

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What players say

Players praise the low-poly 80s aesthetic and music, but some find combat repetitive with only a few enemy types and a visibility problem where trees hide incoming fire. The roguelike upgrades add variety, though others say the runs feel too slow and easy on the first playthrough.

Screenshots

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