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A 2D, top-down shoot'em up with simulation elements, deeply reminiscent of those vector games from the 80s. Blast your way trough space, enemies and mystery. Upgrade your drones. Endure your mothership's AI cynical attitude and survive the most realistic shoot'em up ever!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Piggy Bytes Studio
Publisher: PigWare Piggy Bytes Studio
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    94% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2019
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    91% matchNo user reviews2017
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    90% matchMostly Negative33% of 46 reviews2016
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    87% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2015
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    86% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    84% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    85% matchNo user reviews2017
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    76% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows
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    62% matchNo user reviews
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    74% matchMostly Negative32% of 87 reviews2016
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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    63% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2020
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    60% matchNo user reviews
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