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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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Asteroids: Recharged

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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified82 % positive8.99 €

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

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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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.

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.

Beat Hazard

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An arcade twin-stick shooter where your own music library drives the enemy waves and your ship's firepower. Every song creates a unique, chaotic and flashy experience.

Space Pirate Trainer

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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.

Resogun

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A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

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.

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.

Space Giraffe

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An abstract, psychedelic Tempest-style arcade shooter by Jeff Minter, with trance-like visuals and sound that hide surprisingly deep mechanics. Fast, demanding and deliberately quirky.

Smash Hit

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A hypnotic rail shooter where you hurl metal balls at glass obstacles while gliding through minimalist, glowing rooms. The rhythm of aiming and shattering feels both relaxing and challenging.

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