Breakout Beyond (2025)

Developer: Choice Provisions
Publisher: Atari
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, neon-lit brick-busting marathon where clearing bricks escalates into a dazzling light show, rewarding speed and combos.

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What players say

Players are split on the horizontal shift: some find it a fresh take that shines on Steam Deck, while others say the sideways scrolling and paddle control feel awkward and imprecise even after tweaking sensitivity. The neon visuals draw mixed reactions, colorful and cool, but also hard to track the ball through and the CRT filter cannot be turned off.

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