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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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2001PEGI 3PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Polybius: a strong soundtrack, good gunplay and a distinctive art style.

A rail shooter where every shot becomes part of the electronic soundtrack. Abstract neon visuals, rhythm and sound merge into a hypnotic trip through a computer network.

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Child of Eden

Lavish presentation

A rhythm-driven rail shooter by Tetsuya Mizuguchi where music, light and color blend into a synesthetic trip. You lock on and fire in time with the beat at abstract enemies across psychedelic cyberspace worlds.

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.

Pistol Whip

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

Beat Hazard

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Dyad

Distinctive, stylised art style

Dyad is a fast tunnel-racing arcade puzzler where you hook enemies and chain lance combos to build momentum. Its neon sensory overload and reactive soundtrack make for a psychedelic, rhythmic experience.

Retro/Grade

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm shoot-'em-up played in reverse: you dodge projectiles and un-fire your shots in time with the music, using a gamepad or guitar controller. An inventive concept with a retro-futuristic space flavor.

Intake

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A neon retro-futuristic arcade shooter that blends Ikaruga-style color-matching shooting with Dr. Mario-like puzzle logic. You blast falling pills to a pulsing electronic soundtrack while chasing combos.

Beat Hazard 3

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An intense twin-stick shooter that turns your own music library into frantic space battles, with each song's rhythm and intensity shaping the enemy waves and visual effects.

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