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Power of Ten

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
81% User Score Based on 211 reviews

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About Power of Ten

Power of Ten is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by laikaproj and was released on January 11, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

A single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 211 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging roguelite with a compelling gameplay loop combining strategic resource gathering, planetary defense, and top-down space combat.
  • Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric music that enhance the immersive experience and set a relaxing yet intense mood.
  • Responsive controls once mastered, multiple ships and weapons with distinct playstyles, and a strong sense of progression and replayability.
  • Frequent game crashes reported by multiple players, sometimes severe enough to prevent completing runs or accessing saves.
  • Steep learning curve due to unconventional control scheme that can feel awkward and unintuitive, especially for new players.
  • Gameplay pacing issues with excessive downtime spent mining resources and traveling through empty space, leading to repetitiveness and slow progression.

  • gameplay

    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its satisfying, accessible, and engaging core loop that combines fast-paced shooting with resource management, evoking classic space combat and roguelike elements. While controls and mechanics are smooth and well-implemented, some users note a lack of variety, pacing issues, and occasional frustration with aiming or resource systems. Overall, the game offers a fun, polished experience with strategic depth and a nostalgic vibe, though it could benefit from more content and refinement.

    • “The gameplay loop is really good—I can always get right back in for another run just to relax. This game could be a timeless one for me, just for how relaxing yet entertaining it is!”
    • “The core gameplay loop is very fun and really sells the feeling of playing old space trading & combat sims like Freelancer, while somehow condensing that into a tight roguelike form.”
    • “Moment-to-moment gameplay mixes fast-paced shooting with a surprising amount of resource and time management.”
    • “I'm not sure if I enjoy this game or not; there are parts I really like but I feel like the main gameplay loop and the pacing could be improved upon.”
    • “You could tell that a lot of effort was put into this, especially on the visual side, but it falls really short when it comes to its frustrating combat due to mediocre aiming mechanics.”
    • “Currently there's way too much downtime where you spend nearly more time shooting asteroids than engaging in combat, making the core gameplay loop sluggish and boring.”

  • music

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    59% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric, chill, and epic qualities that complement the pixel art and overall visuals, often drawing comparisons to composers like Ben Prunty. While the soundtrack enhances tension and immersion, some find it repetitive or less fitting for the sci-fi theme, with occasional comments on volume balance and a desire for more variation. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and integral part of the gaming experience.

    • “It has such an amazing soundtrack that works incredibly well with the beautiful pixel art!”
    • “There's this big pause in the music right before the enemy ship arrives which creates this heightened sense of tension.”
    • “Great soundtrack, fits well with the overall feel of the game, with some really pretty backgrounds and interesting ship designs.”
    • “The only thing it suffers from is the most boring soundtrack I can think of for a sci-fi game like this.”
    • “Not enough music / it's a bit too loud sometimes.”
    • “However, even though I enjoy this part, it could use a bit more variation in the soundtrack.”

  • graphics

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming pixel art style that beautifully captures a nostalgic, 90s arcade space vibe, complemented by detailed and immersive visuals that evoke a strong sense of being in space. While visually stunning and well-executed, some users note occasional clarity issues distinguishing interactive objects from the background. Overall, the graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and effective contribution to the game's atmospheric and roguelike experience.

    • “The graphics and audio are mesmerizing and terrifying at times, and set the vibes perfectly.”
    • “Their gorgeous graphics make you feel like you're actually in space.”
    • “The graphics, despite being pixel art, can be absolutely stunning to look at.”
    • “Feels like I'm playing Everspace with poorer graphics.”
    • “It's hard to understand what objects I can shoot to gain materials; in fact, I have not found any visual cues indicating whether an object is just background or interactable.”
    • “What if you took Asteroids, expanded on the gameplay, and gave it a graphics update? (implying graphics are outdated)”

  • story

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game features a procedurally generated setting with decisions that impact gameplay, complemented by a gripping, though somewhat disconnected, introductory story about a failed expedition and a family left behind. While the main plot can feel disjointed and background-driven, it adds emotional depth and enhances player engagement beyond typical roguelite repetition. Overall, the story provides memorable moments and a subtle narrative that enriches the spacefaring mission experience.

    • “Instead of relying on scripted levels or linear missions, the game throws you into procedurally generated sectors where every decision carries weight—when to fight, when to flee, when to gather resources, and when to risk approaching a planet under siege.”
    • “The game starts with you communicating with your family you left at home as you go on a mission, but as you go deeper in your voyage, your connection gets less and less reliable until all lines have been cut off.”
    • “In short, it is a wonderful game that truly makes you feel like a hero both in story and in gameplay.”
    • “The story at the beginning didn't make much sense as it's completely disregarded.”
    • “Story intro and especially the ending fight are both memorable, although I fail to see the connection between them.”
    • “There are random small things like merchants who want a certain object you can find, or a broken ship whose crew you can rescue, but no overall story besides you saving entire planets from being murdered.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its moody, pixelated art style and immersive, comfy music and sound design. It stands out by emphasizing tension, thoughtful decision-making, and a slower pace, creating a distinct and captivating roguelite experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a core strength that enhances the game's unique charm.

    • “The game rewards patience and thoughtful play, and its slower, more atmospheric approach sets it apart from the many arcade-leaning shooters in the roguelite space.”
    • “In the end, Power of Ten stands out as a carefully crafted indie roguelite that prioritizes tension, atmosphere, and decision-making over pure reflex challenges.”
    • “The atmosphere, art, and sound design are phenomenal!”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game offers solid replayability, especially given its price, with varied weapon systems and roguelike elements contributing to repeated playthroughs. However, some players feel subsequent runs can feel too similar to the first, limiting diversity in experience. Overall, it provides a good balance of challenge and content that encourages replay.

    • “Great game so far, lots of replay value for the price.”
    • “For the price, you get a very good rogue-like with strong replay value; it isn't easy, but it doesn't claim to be, either.”
    • “Fun weapon system and good weapon designs (you can find single weapons or weapons mashed together), which gives a nice bonus to replayability. Also, there are melee weapons for your spaceship.”
    • “The replayability sucks because you'll get a near identical experience as your first play through.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is noted as tedious and dull, with resource collection from asteroids and salvage feeling repetitive and slowing down overall progress.

    • “This game is very dull, and getting to the point where you die is tedious.”
    • “Kind of grindy with having to collect resources from asteroids and salvage to progress through levels.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences some stability issues, including bugs like disappearing cursors after pausing, which may require restarting. Overall, users find the game somewhat buggy and unstable.

    • “My only criticism at this time is that the game is a bit buggy (e.g., my cursor disappeared after leaving the game paused for a few minutes, so I had to restart, etc.).”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Power of Ten is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Power of Ten include indie, roguelite, pixel graphics, action roguelike, retro and others.

Power of Ten is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Power of Ten.

Power of Ten was released on January 11, 2023.

Power of Ten was developed by laikaproj.

Power of Ten has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Power of Ten for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Power of Ten is a single player game.

Similar games include EVERSPACE, GoNNER, Colt Canyon, Orbital Bullet, Dome Keeper and others.