Asteroid Shooter for Linux

Co-op space survival

Overview

Asteroid Shooter is a space survival game designed for Linux users who enjoy playing with friends.

This game focuses on cooperative multiplayer, letting you team up with others to survive waves of asteroids together.

The gameplay is simple and quick, with each round lasting 120 seconds.

During this time, players try to shoot as many asteroids as possible to win the round.

One of the key features of Asteroid Shooter is its easy mode.

If you play on easy, your power-ups stay with you even after getting hit by an asteroid, which helps you survive longer and makes the game less frustrating.

This feature is useful for players who want a more forgiving experience or are just starting to learn the game.

The game supports gamepads, which gives you the option to choose how you control your spaceship.

While gamepads can provide a different feel, many players find using the same keyboard for multiplayer adds to the fun and challenge of playing together in the same room.

On the downside, the game rounds are very short, only 120 seconds, which might not be enough time for some players who want longer sessions.

There is no information about a single-player mode or an offline option, so it seems the focus is mostly on cooperative play.

Also, the game description does not list extra gameplay features or detailed categories beyond cooperative play and survival.

Overall, Asteroid Shooter fits Linux users who want a fast, cooperative space game that supports gamepads and keyboard play.

It is a safe and straightforward choice for players looking for quick sessions with friends.

Pros

  • Supports cooperative multiplayer gameplay for playing with friends.
  • Includes easy-mode that keeps power-ups when hit by an asteroid.
  • Supports gamepads for a varied control experience.

Cons

  • Game rounds are limited to 120 seconds, which may be too short for some players.
  • No mention of single-player mode or offline play options.
  • No detailed categories or additional gameplay features provided.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
Apache-2.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/denzilferreira/asteroid_shooter/issues

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