Underplayed Gems

Airlock Arena: Profit or Perish (2025)

Airlock Arena: Profit or Perish cover
Developer
Mason Norvell, John Norvell
Publisher
Frostbane Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Frantic physics-based combat in a space arena, where every run is a high-stakes scramble to survive and profit.

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What players say

Players describe it as a chaotic physics-based co-op game, often comparing it to FTL with Overcooked energy. Solo play is enjoyable but harder, while multiplayer is the highlight. A minority report screen freezing bugs or a clunky tutorial, but most agree it's fun and addictive.

Screenshots

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