Underplayed Gems

Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators (2021)

Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators cover
Developer
Kenisoft Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, bullet-hell arcade shooter where you dodge attacks with realistic aileron rolls while managing per-side plane health and limited ammo.

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What players say

Players say Airstrife is best enjoyed in local co-op, while solo play feels boring. The hand-drawn visuals and plane upgrade system are praised, but some report crashes, high price, and the lack of online co-op as drawbacks.

Screenshots

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