Geometry Arena

I noticed this on the featured-menu and to my surprise, I was able to review the game even though it's not in my library. That means I have refunded the game. I cannot recall why, but clearly it was a disappointment and thus should not be recommended to anyone.

Geometry Arena is a deceptively deep top-down action game that uses minimalist visuals to mask a surprisingly rich and flexible gameplay system. Developed and published by 011 Games, the game initially presents itself as a simple arena shooter built from glowing geometric shapes, but it quickly reveals a layered roguelite structure that emphasizes experimentation, long-term progression, and player-driven build creation. Rather than relying on narrative or spectacle, Geometry Arena focuses entirely on mechanical clarity and systemic depth, rewarding players who enjoy mastering interlocking systems through repeated play. At the heart of the experience is fast, relentless arena combat where enemies swarm the screen in escalating patterns. Movement, positioning, and situational awareness are critical, as survival often depends on reading projectile trajectories and exploiting brief openings rather than brute force. What truly distinguishes Geometry Arena from similar titles is its extensive customization framework. Players can choose from a wide range of distinct classes, each altering core mechanics such as firing behavior, movement style, or defensive capabilities. These foundations…

Got this game as a joke, but looking back, this might be one of the best dollar i've ever spent since 2011 turkish vanilla ice cream

Fun asl

This game needs a mouse and can't be played on a Steam Deck. Menus are outdated but in the bad kind of way, it has no nostalgia to it, it is just cumbersome. Aiming targets is simultaneously easy and clunky. Also, the area of play is a relatively small square in the center of the screen, surrounded by tons of almost useless text, and the ships are just symbols. It didn't live up the to hype for me.

Pros + Different variety of classes to choose from; each with unique attacks and skill set. For example, a swordmaster where you can use the sword both as a melee weapon by swinging it, or throw it against the enemies + On top of the classes, you also have color variation which provides attribute boosts. + Your class can be overpowered if you choose the right upgrades, leave the game running and farming for achievements by enabling auto fire and auto start. + You can remove upgrades anytime in the pause menu. This is a great way to experiment builds without restarting the whole game. + The upgrades, especially the legendary or rare ones, emphasizes on risk vs reward mechanics. It adds layer of strategy and to choose which upgrades works best together. + On the preparation phase, there are 3 options with hotkeys: store (Q), challenge (E), and go fight (G). Store is to buy upgrades, challenge is to add difficulty and rewards, go fight is to start the next wave. Store and challenge opens a menu for the selection. If you have the store open, you can press Q or E while the store is open. I think this is a neat little shortcut so you don’t need to close the menu first to choose other opt…