Void Scrappers

Simple, satisfying survivor-like that puts emphasis on maneuvering over crazy fireworks shows. Not better, just different and still fun.

On paper, I shouldn't like this Survivors-like game due to its lack of variety and content... but somehow I ended up really liking it. The ship physics and momentum were spot-on for me, and I found it fun just to turn off my brain and endlessly kite and try out different builds (even if, in the end, there wasn't THAT much room for true creative expression and experimentation). I also like how success may be achievable even without investing in permanent upgrades, because I got my first win early on. So this game does not depend on grinding for stat upgrades, like many others in this genre do. Would recommend this as a casual podcast game.

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Fun and simple survivors game. Pretty darn good

boring game, go play vampire survivors instead

Developed and published by 8BitSkull, Void Scrappers is a roguelite space shooter that takes the increasingly popular bullet heaven formula and strips it down to its most addictive elements. Fast movement, constant upgrades, overwhelming enemy waves, and a relentless sense of progression form the foundation of the experience. While the concept may initially seem familiar to anyone who has played modern survivor-style games, Void Scrappers distinguishes itself through its energetic pacing, space-themed setting, and emphasis on creating devastating ship builds capable of obliterating entire fleets of enemies. The core premise is straightforward. Players pilot a small spacecraft through dangerous sectors of space filled with hostile alien vessels. Destroyed enemies leave behind valuable scrap, which can be collected and converted into upgrades during the run. What begins as a vulnerable ship armed with basic weaponry gradually transforms into a heavily armed machine capable of flooding the screen with lasers, missiles, drones, and explosive attacks. This constant escalation of power forms the heart of the game's appeal and keeps every run engaging from beginning to end. One of the m…