Underplayed Gems

Damocles Gaze (2023)

Damocles Gaze cover
Developer
PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tight, fast-paced top-down shooter with permadeath and quick runs, where each session feels like a concentrated burst of arcade action.

fast-paceddifficultintenseminimalistpsychedelicarcadeypermadeathroguelike

What players say

Players enjoy the frantic 12-minute runs and deep card synergies, though some find the upgrades feel weak compared to games like Nuclear Throne. Opinions split on the fun factor.

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Screenshots

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