Underplayed Gems

Alien Shepherd (2022)

Alien Shepherd cover
Developer
Florent Espanet, Léa Espanet
Publisher
Florent Espanet
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A precise and old-school platformer with a unique short-flight mechanic, offering carefully tuned challenges for both casual and hardcore players.

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What players say

Players praise the cute, colorful graphics and fluid controls, but almost all mention the relentless difficulty that demands many retries.

Screenshots

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