Underplayed Gems

Deceptus (2023)

Deceptus cover
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
Rating
3.5 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A chaotic and fast-paced arena shooter where players compete in slapstick combat, collect coins, and freeze under unpredictable red lights.

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What players say

Players report a dead online population with matches filling up with bots. The red light gimmick that forces sudden stops is a divisive mechanic, annoying some and fun for others. The game is fast and easy to pick up, but lacks depth and meaningful single player content. There is also criticism of a cash shop that feels like mobile game monetization.

Screenshots

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.