Heli-Cats (2023)

- Developer
- DrearyWeary
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A frantic arcade shoot-em-up with pixel graphics that feels like a cooperative, score-attack challenge from the old school era.
actionarcaderetropixel graphicsfast-pacedcooperativescore attackmilitary
What players say
Players praise the unique elevation system that lets you dodge bullets by shifting between two planes. Some call it criminally overlooked, but others warn the power-up loop and instant difficulty will turn off casual players.
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