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2011 PCXbox 13.99 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 867 reviews on Steam

A 2D Metroidvania where you pilot a small UFO through a eerie silhouette-style world full of strange creatures. New abilities and environmental puzzles open the way toward the core of the shadow planet.

What defines Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet:

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lots to discover
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Puzzles and brain teasers

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