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2015PC, Steam Deck verified76 % positive1.09 €

A fast arcade space shooter where you pilot a ship against waves of enemies and bosses. The difficulty adapts to your skill, and powerups upgrade your weapons and health.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Incandescent special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Raptor: Call of the Shadows - 2015 Edition

95 %Match

2015PC, Steam Deck playable77 % positive5.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Incandescent: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and action-packed real-time combat.

A classic 90s vertical shoot-'em-up where you pilot a lone fighter through waves of enemies and bosses, buying weapons and upgrades between missions. The 2015 edition brings that retro arcade feel to modern PCs.

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