Underplayed Gems

Eternal Space Battles (2018)

Eternal Space Battles cover
Developer
Onlyjoy's production
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic arcade shooter where dodging streams of bullets while upgrading your ship creates a tense, score-chasing loop.

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What players say

Players describe it as a hard twin-stick shmup with retro pixel graphics. An overheating mechanic forces you to stop firing, which some find disruptive. The soundtrack gets regular praise. There is no multiplayer or 21:9 support, and a few reviewers call the controls floaty.

Screenshots

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