Underplayed Gems

HellEscape (2024)

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Developer
Ronen Ness
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, chaotic bullet hell where you auto-fire through waves of enemies while unlocking heroes and weapons, with a retro pixel art style and a sense of relentless action.

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What players say

Players compare HellEscape to Vampire Survivors but note its own twist with a dash, mission-based runs, and limited maps. There is a split on difficulty: some enjoy the challenge, others find early progression too slow and grindy. The developer is praised for quick responses, but the lack of cloud save and performance issues on Steam Deck are cited as drawbacks.

Screenshots

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