Underplayed Gems

Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain (2026)

Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain cover
Developer
makaroll
Publisher
Studio Maka
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 142 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic blend of dodging dense bullet patterns while timing moves to the beat, demanding tight coordination and quick reflexes.

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What players say

Players describe it as more bullet hell than rhythm game, with tight beat-synced dodging that gets addicting. They split on the hold notes and timing, which some call scuffed, and several report frame drops on dense stages, though a memory leak was patched quickly. Comparisons to Crypt of the Necrodancer come up, and fans praise the art and stat breakdowns.

Screenshots

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