Astro Tripper

About

Astro Tripper is a fast paced shooter with pixel art visuals and punishing difficulty. Players pilot a ship across large side scrolling levels filled with swarms of enemies. The controls emphasize tight movement and quick reflexes as you dodge projectiles and blast through waves of foes. Each level escalates the chaos with tighter corridors and more aggressive AI. The game leans heavily into retro arcade sensibilities with a focus on high score chasing. It runs on PlayStation 3 and PC with Linux support. Originally released in 2008 it builds on a 2001 predecessor but maintains its own identity as a relentless challenge. Players who enjoy punishing action games with no hand holding will find plenty to gnash their teeth over here.