Underplayed Gems

Escape from the Cosmic Abyss (2020)

Escape from the Cosmic Abyss cover
Developer
eh_jogos
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A short, fast-paced arcade romp through hand-drawn comic-book space, with cartoony aliens and a quick run-and-gun feel.

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What players say

Players compare this to Flappy Bird with extra mechanics like lasers, shields, and a dash. The comic book art style and responsive controls are praised, though some find the upgrades too weak to change gameplay. Reviews mention short levels with a satisfying difficulty curve and a speedrun mode after beating the game.

Screenshots

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