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Flat Galaxy: An Idlemare is a one-button arcade experience set in a surreal sci-fi training simulation. Precision and strategy are key as you guide a robot through six challenging levels, backed by an original soundtrack with live guitars.

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2026-01-29
Developer: NOP Games
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    67% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2018
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