Underplayed Gems

Kanamono (2021)

Kanamono cover
Developer
Karai
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shooter where you destroy enemies and use scraps for powerful attacks.

2d shooterside-scrollingactionarcade-likechallengingpixel graphicsfast-paced

What players say

Players praise the surprisingly deep scoring system built around absorbing enemy scrap to power attacks, comparing its complexity to Ikaruga. The game is short but offers unlimited continues for casual play, while score chasers can use challenge mode. Reviews note the charming retro visuals and bizarre story, though some find the normal difficulty punishing with tight resource management.

Screenshots

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