Deep Under the Sky (2014)

Developer: RichMakeGame, Colin Northway
Publisher: Northway Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Soaring through a psychedelic alien sky with one-button, rhythmic bursts feels like drifting through a serene, pulsating dream.

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What players say

Players agree this is a mobile port with a single-button control scheme and a beautiful art style. Many say the gameplay is repetitive trial-and-error where you time shots from a fixed position, and they recommend it only at a deep discount or on a phone.

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