Underplayed Gems

An Oath to the Stars (2017)

An Oath to the Stars cover
Developer
Himeki Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, intense bullet-hell shooter where risk-reward close-range combat and relentless enemy patterns create a hardcore, vengeful arcade feel.

fast-pacedintensepunishinghardcorerevenge-drivenarcadeyaccessiblechallenging

What players say

Players praise the polished gameplay and co-op, but many find it brutally difficult with no bomb or slowdown mechanics, and some note a vibration toggle bug that resets. Opinions split on the challenge: some enjoy learning fixed patterns, while others call it frustratingly unfair, especially on bosses in stages 2 and 4.

Screenshots

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