Underplayed Gems

Alone on Mars (2021)

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Developer
Gnelf
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, minimal 2D survival shooter where you navigate desolate Mars stations, setting up defenses against inhuman creatures.

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What players say

Players are split on this 2D wave survival platformer. Some call it a fun retro time-killer with a mix of genres, while others say it feels like an unfinished student project with repetitive gameplay and no working fullscreen option.

Screenshots

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