Underplayed Gems

Jetboard Joust (2020)

Jetboard Joust cover
Developer
BitBull Ltd
Publisher
indie.io
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 102 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Frantic and fluid arcade shooting with pixel art explosions and relentless enemy waves.

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What players say

Players describe it as a modern roguelite take on the arcade classic Defender, not Joust. They praise the retro visuals and Steam Deck performance, but warn that levels look the same, upgrades feel grindy, and some weapons or enemies are overpowered. The community is split on whether the requirement to replay from the start for the full ending is fair.

Screenshots

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