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2015PCNintendo Switch75 % positive12.99 €

A fast, vividly colorful space racing-shooter loosely inspired by the Odyssey, where Penelope searches for Ulysses and visits planets in any order. Weapons drain your energy, so you are powerful yet always close to death.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Galak-Z: The Dimensional

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2015PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable77 % positive19.99 €

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A punchy 2D space shooter with physics-driven flight, roguelike structure and a look inspired by 80s mecha anime. Intense dogfights demand quick reflexes and smart resource management.

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