Zamarian (2016)
- Developer
- Quarter Pound Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 36 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A fast-paced arcade shooter with retro visuals, easy controls, and varied challenges as you blast aliens to defend your planet.
arcadeaction packedretrochallengingfast pacedspace themedvaried
What players say
Players compare Zamarian to Tempest and Gyruss, with a circular tube perspective that splits opinion. The mouse-only controls feel imprecise to some, while others find them easy to learn. Bosses have weak spots and the soundtrack is praised. Several note the game appears to be a mobile port, lacking the joystick support its menus suggest.
Screenshots
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