Underplayed Gems

Helium (2017)

Helium cover
Developer
rocketship
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.6 of 5, 111 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a crashed spaceship and alien planet with a tense, lonely, and mysterious feel, punctuated by moments of action.

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What players say

Players are mostly negative about this budget sci-fi shooter. Complaints center on the brief sprint, bullet sponge enemies, no aiming reticle, frustrating checkpoint system, and very samey grey visuals. A few mention interesting worldbuilding and a Half-Life feel, but most call it boring, buggy, and unfinished.

Trailer

Screenshots

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