Underplayed Gems

A Blast From The Past (2023)

A Blast From The Past cover
Developer
Happy Cactus Games Limited
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A smooth, high-speed arcade shooter that feels like a polished blast from the 80s, offering simple pick-up-and-play fun with a competitive edge for high-score chasers.

retro arcadefast-pacedcasualintensesmoothscore-chasingold-schoolaccessible

What players say

Players call it a lovingly updated Galaga clone with smooth graphics, satisfying difficulty, and addictive score chasing. Some miss the original's twin-ship capture mechanic and wish for faster bullets or more level variety.

Screenshots

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