It depends on what you're after.
At $19.99. It has been as low as $2.99.
- Controls: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Crashes: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 197 player reviews · updated 6 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 166 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Additionally, while keyboard support is available, the game feels noticeably more comfortable when played with a controller.
Visually, Tempest 4000 captures the spirit of classic vector graphics while embracing a more extravagant presentation.
Rather than attempting to transform itself into a sprawling modern action game, Tempest 4000 remains committed to the arcade philosophy of immediate engagement, challenging gameplay, and endless replayability.
Combined with an electronic soundtrack that constantly drives the action forward, the game creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
Overall I highly recommend it, on a decent rig it runs at 60 FPS, the visuals are fun, the music is fantastic as always, and it's fun to play overall.
Plays beautifully at 90 fps on Steam Deck.
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Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $2.99.
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