Spaceship Looter

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"Spaceship Looter" is an action-packed roguelike game where you play as a mercenary, robbing derelict spaceships filled with valuable loot and formidable enemies. Each ship is randomly generated, providing a unique experience every time. The goal is to bring the ship to its new owner in exchange for the cargo, while avoiding the fate of the ship's previous crew.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features colorful pixel art and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
It's a fun and challenging roguelike shooter that offers a good level of difficulty, rewarding players for improving their skills.
The game is free-to-play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying out a new indie title.

The game suffers from performance issues, including significant frame drops and lag, especially during intense gameplay.
There is a lack of permanent progression, as upgrades and items are temporary and reset upon death, leading to a repetitive experience.
Many players find the difficulty to be excessively high, with small room sizes making it hard to avoid enemy attacks and projectiles.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
13%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with smooth controls and a polished experience, though it can become repetitive and lacks depth in mechanics and character upgrades. While some players appreciate the chaotic and dynamic nature of the action, others criticize the game for its mediocre map and enemy design, comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Overall, it offers a solid but familiar rogue-like shooter experience with room for improvement in variety and innovation.
- “Fun gameplay, can get repetitive but it's simple and bloody. Would love to see more guns, map types, enemy types, and add co-op. All in all, it's pretty well done overall, budding for greater success.”
- “On a bright side, the game can offer you a few fun mechanics (like different types of environmental damage), simple and intuitive controls, awesome pixel art, and nice level design.”
- “Hectic gameplay – fun and addictive.”
- “Character mechanics and upgrades are rather tame; special abilities don't affect the gameplay very much, even after maxing out the upgrades.”
- “A firm no from me, even though the game feels pretty good control-wise and the graphics are good, but map design and enemy design just make the gameplay not fun.”
- “Nearly all of the fundamental mechanics are done in a way that is just poorly thought out and not intriguing in any way to interact with.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The graphics of the game are characterized by polished retro pixel art that, while not universally appealing, is well-executed and supports 4K resolution. Many players appreciate the clean and crisp visuals, although some feel that the overall art style and design do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with a mix of admiration for the aesthetic and criticism regarding their impact on the game's enjoyment.
- “While the graphics are retro pixel, they're well polished and don't look too terrible compared to most retro pixel games.”
- “It has beautiful graphics in my eyes; not everyone is a fan of that kind of art style, but it looks really good!”
- “The graphics of the spaceship looter are clean, crisp, and not once are you left wondering what hit you, or if your shot connected with the enemy.”
- “While most gamers won't enjoy retro pixel graphics in the age of games like GTA V, the developer has done something different here. It's polished well enough, there's a degree of sophistication, the game works in 4K, and it's free.”
- “There are no graphics options beyond full screen/windowed mode selection; you can't even set resolution or VSync.”
- “I could live with a bad art style if the gunplay was any good - it isn't.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story in "Spaceship Looter" is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for its action-oriented gameplay, which focuses on looting and combat rather than narrative depth. Players can rescue NPCs to unlock quests and enhance their experience, but the overall plot is largely absent, appealing more to those who prioritize gameplay over story. While some dialogue suffers from poor grammar, the game is designed for seasoned gamers seeking a challenging experience rather than a rich narrative.
- “And there's a welcome small amount of story progression available through rescuing NPCs so that you can deal with them in the lobby on your next game.”
- “I liked the gameplay, plot, and music of this game.”
- “Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game where you take control of one of five selectable characters (with one available at the start and four to unlock/rescue) whose mission is to loot spaceships infested by aliens and survive as long as possible.”
- “The plot is close to nonexistent, just run, gun and use your surroundings wisely.”
- “The first few bits of dialogue are immediately plagued with terrible grammar, but I couldn't care less about that. To me, these games are all about gameplay, and the story, if present, is a side deal.”
- “The game focuses on the core gameplay loop: the plot is close to nonexistent, just run, gun and use your surroundings wisely.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to gather resources and items necessary for boss battles. Many feel that the grind for currency and upgrades does not contribute to meaningful progress, leading to a frustrating experience as they navigate through multiple biomes.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You will barely have any useful items when facing bosses if you skip them, and the game is made to be grindy in order to get to the boss and finish the game.”
- “Grinding for currency just for a one-time health increase/gun/whatever is most definitely not any sort of progress.”
- “It also takes noticeable amounts of time grinding through each biome of levels to reach the next one, making progression slow and even more tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the gameplay and fitting the overall atmosphere, though some players find it repetitive during extended play. The soundtrack is noted for its ability to energize players, particularly during boss encounters, while sound effects are clear and functional.
- “I liked the gameplay, plot, and music of this game.”
- “The in-game music is quite good and fits well, although it can become a bit repetitive as it plays continuously until you reach a boss level.”
- “The sound effects are functional and clear, and the game features an excellent soundtrack that gets the blood pumping for the fight ahead.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing performance issues, particularly with screen refresh rates; players using G-Sync monitors at 120Hz reported the game running at double speed, rendering it unplayable.
- “Performance is linked directly to your screen refresh rate; on my G-Sync 120Hz monitor, the game ran at double speed, making it essentially unplayable.”
- “The game has one serious issue though: optimization.”
- “Performance is linked directly to your screen refresh rate: on my G-Sync 120Hz monitor, the game ran at double speed, making it essentially unplayable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Current reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with players feeling that it lacks sufficient content or variation to warrant multiple playthroughs. Many suggest that future updates could enhance this aspect.
- “Maybe with some updates the game can change, but at the moment it is not worth the replay value.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to justify playing through again.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for a second playthrough.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
Character development in the game is criticized for being lackluster, with players noting that the designs are simplistic and unappealing, resembling mere squares. Additionally, the overall experience is described as glitchy and repetitive, detracting from any potential depth in character growth.
- “The character development feels glitchy and repetitive, making it not enjoyable at all.”
- “The character designs are awful; they look like nothing more than squares.”

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