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2018PC

You fly through long corridors, shooting objects to collect fuel that drains quickly, while dodging obstacles on the way to the finish. A small stylized indie game that tests your reflexes and quick thinking.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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In short: Games like Thunderbolt

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Thunderbolt special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Thunderbolt II

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2018PC

Brings what grabs you about Thunderbolt: good gunplay, gameplay over story and combat with precise timing.

You pilot a craft down long symmetrical corridors, shooting objects to gather fuel while dodging collisions on the way to the finish. A small, stylish arcade shooter with a light puzzle flavor.

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