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PION

PION is a fast-paced and challenging top-down shooter. Pilot exotic hovercraft and battle your way through gauntlets of deadly drones and defense systems. Upgrade your hovercraft and weapons to keep pace with the growing swarms of increasingly powerful and intelligent enemies. You will not get far.

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January 18, 2019
7 years and 197 days ago
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Positive26 reviews84.6%

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About the Game

PION is a fast-paced and challenging top-down shooter. Pilot exotic hovercraft and battle your way through gauntlets of deadly drones and defense systems. Upgrade your hovercraft and weapons to keep pace with the growing swarms of increasingly powerful and intelligent enemies. You will not get far.

  • Fluid fast-paced vehicle combat
  • Retro sci-fi aesthetic
  • Procedural levels with handmade layouts
  • 50+ unique weapons
  • 30+ enemy types
  • Randomized boss encounters
  • 5 playable hovercraft
  • 10 playable characters
  • Upgrade system
  • Steam Leaderboards
  • Regular content updates