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Operius DX

Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?

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May 30, 2025
1 year and 63 days ago
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Positive33 reviews84.8%

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About the Game

Blast off into Operius DX, the ultimate evolution of the popular, retro-inspired, high-speed arcade shooter, Operius!

Navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle endless waves of enemies, and face off against challenging bosses across infinite sectors. Each run in this game offers a fresh, action-packed challenge.

In a world where all computers have suddenly lost their internet connections, it’s up to you to enter the mysterious UFO looming in the sky, explore its depths, and reclaim digital freedom for all!

This enhanced version of the classic brings improved visuals, reworked difficulty, new game modes, new color schemes, and much more!

Features:

  • Go through endless sectors that become progressively more challenging.

  • Pass through rings to level up your ship, increase your ship's speed, and unleash even more destruction!

  • Unlock various different color schemes, and unique ship designs to personalize each one of your runs.

  • Face off against challenging bosses that will test your reflexes.

  • Switch up the action with 7 unique game modes, each delivering its own twist on the game's high-octane action.

  • Join forces with up to 4 friends in local co-op, and go against waves of enemies together.

  • Jam out to a pulsating, techno inspired soundtrack that will will keep your adrenaline pumping all the way through.

Ready for the challenge? Grab your copy, step into the cockpit, and blast off into the unknown!