Underplayed Gems

Deep Space Shooter (2018)

Deep Space Shooter cover
Developer
Altair Game
Publisher
ValkyrieInitiative
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a frantic vertical shoot-em-up with escalating difficulty and retro arcade feel

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What players say

Players are split on the lane-based horizontal movement, some find it frustrating while others adapt. The game is considered easy for the genre, with 24 levels and 12 bosses, but lacks controller support and a score system.

Screenshots

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