Underplayed Gems

District Steel (2023)

District Steel cover
Developer
Barricade Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A high-energy VR shooter where time slows as you blast through robot-filled corridors with a mechanical arm and heavy weaponry.

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What players say

Players praise the slow-motion robot-shooting fun and solo campaign, but nearly all agree it is too short. Reviews from 2023 warned the game was abandoned, an update in 2026 restored some hope, though development remains slow because the devs hold regular jobs.

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