Underplayed Gems

Captain Kaon (2017)

Captain Kaon cover
Developer
Engage Pixel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced retro shooter that demands precise twin-stick control and careful resource management as you navigate gravity in vibrant pixel art space environments.

retrofast-pacedprecision-basedchallengingtwin-stick controlsgravity-based movementresource managementarcade-like

What players say

Players call it a faithful homage to classic gravity-based shooters like Thrust and Solar Jetman, with a satisfying twin-stick control scheme. Some find the music repetitive and the 30 fps lock dated, and opinion splits on whether the gameplay holds up or becomes tedious.

Screenshots

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