Cosmic Ray (2018)

- Developer
- Cosmocat
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 14 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 41 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A relaxed arcade space romp with short rounds, light resource gathering, and a comedic tone despite perma death.
casuallightheartedarcadeyprocedurally generatedperma deathambientexploratoryfunny
What players say
Players describe it as a quick, casual arcade game about terraforming planets under a strict time limit. Some find the time pressure too severe, while others enjoy the short runs. A few call it repetitive or boring, but others appreciate it as a simplified, relaxing take on space exploration, comparing it to Star Control.
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