Underplayed Gems

Byte Driver (2019)

Byte Driver cover
Developer
Vector Hat
Publisher
Thalamus Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Racing
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced retro arcade racer with vector graphics and a focus on chasing high scores

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What players say

Players say Byte Driver is a fast arcade racer with a hacking twist: you tail rivals to steal abilities, a mechanic that adds depth beyond the vector-graphics style. Bosses fire bullet patterns, and while the game is short with five levels, its replay value comes from a high skill ceiling and varied enemy upgrades each round.

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