Underplayed Gems

Code Arcturus (2020)

Code Arcturus cover
Developer
Norbert Érsek
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, arcade-style platformer where you blast through aliens and robots, chasing high scores and speedrun times with tight controls and colorful pixel visuals.

arcade-likefast-pacedchallengingretro-inspiredaction-packedcolorfulprecisecompetitive

What players say

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack, along with the upgrade system that encourages revisiting levels. However, many call the game very hard, with spike hitboxes that feel unfair and backtracking that can be infuriating. One player notes the controls work better with a controller.

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Screenshots

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