Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 54 sampled reviews
Based on 104 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 54 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
71% of themes are praise29% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
17 of 54 sampled reviews raised it
Released in 2015, it channels the energy of titles like Galaga and Gyruss, blending fast-paced shooting mechanics with a hypnotic visual style and a relentless rhythm that rewards reflexes and precision.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
7 of 54 sampled reviews raised it
For fans of retro shooters or anyone craving a pure, skill-based challenge wrapped in dazzling visuals and driving music, Vortex Attack is a gem worth revisiting again and again.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
6 of 54 sampled reviews raised it
The level of polish is impressive for an indie release, and the overall pacing of the game strikes a satisfying balance between immediate accessibility and escalating difficulty.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 54 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack complements this perfectly with a pulsing electronic score that drives the action forward, syncing beautifully with the rhythm of combat.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
4 of 54 sampled reviews raised it
Local multiplayer, in particular, adds immense replay value, transforming what can be a solitary score chase into a lively and chaotic group experience that harks back to the social joy of shared arcade cabinets.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay17 reviews
Graphics7 reviews
Difficulty6 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Multiplayer4 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls75% still recommend
Co-op100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Captions available
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play Together
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$6.12
The lowest we've tracked is $1.19.
9 points recordedtoday · $6.12
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