Underplayed Gems

Fragile Equilibrium (2019)

Fragile Equilibrium cover
Developer
Magic Spell Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, meditative shmup where each decision narrows both space and mind, forcing you to balance progress against inevitable decay.

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What players say

Players praise the unique screen-repair mechanic that sets this shmup apart, but note it is very short at only four levels. The final level is a difficulty spike. Some players report performance issues like slowdown, while others see it as a free student project with limited content.

Screenshots

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