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2017PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable94 % positive5.69 €

A hypnotic arcade shooter from Llamasoft where you blast through psychedelic tunnels and storms of light while pulsing electronic beats pull you into a trance. Great for short, intense reflex sessions, especially in VR.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation

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Space Pirate Trainer

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2016PCPlayStation94 % positive14.99 €

Fits your focus: Story like Polybius and Systems like Polybius.

A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

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Beat Saber

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A VR rhythm game where you slash colored blocks in the right direction to the beat with two lightsabers. It feels like part dance, part workout, easy to pick up but demanding on higher difficulties.

Aaero

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A rhythm shooter where you fly along ribbons of light, blasting enemies and bosses in time with licensed electronic music. The soundtrack and stylized look are the highlights.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

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A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.

Aaero2

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A fast-paced music rail shooter where you fly through colorful alien worlds, follow ribbons of light and blast enemies and bosses in time with Monstercat's electronic soundtrack. Co-op is supported.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

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A frantic neon arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight through enemy waves on 3D grids. Companion drones, plenty of levels and co-op or online modes keep the high-score chase fresh.

Synth Riders

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A VR rhythm game where you sweep both hands through notes in flowing, dance-like motions. Custom song support and an active multiplayer community keep it fresh for a long time.

Pistol Whip

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A VR rhythm shooter where you fire, duck and dodge in time with the music while gliding through stylized, cinematic levels. It plays like a choreographed dance of bullets and movement, driven by chasing high scores.

Hyper Demon

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A blisteringly fast, neon-soaked arcade FPS where you slay demons at speed: the faster you kill, the harder the game gets and the higher your score climbs. An uncompromising rush of reflexes and rhythm.

Asteroids: Recharged

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A modernized take on the arcade classic: pilot a ship, dodge and blast asteroids, chase high scores and tackle challenge levels with new abilities, neon visuals and a fresh soundtrack.

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