Summary
The newly-releasedUFO 50is now one of Steam’s highest-rated games and one of the highest-rated new releases of the year across all platforms.Steamusers have been treated to all kinds of high-quality games this year, from big budget releases to critically-acclaimed indies.
Most of the top 10 new game releases of 2024 are readily available to play on Steam.Astro BotandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthare PS5 exclusives, butSatisfactoryis out on Steam, as is the wildly popular roguelike card gameBalatro.Shogun Showdown,Tekken 8,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth,Animal Well, andGrapple Dogs: Cosmic Caninesall have Steam releases as well. And now yet another Steam game has joined their ranks, cracking the list of the top 10 highest-rated new game releases of 2024 in the process.
UFO 50is currently the seventhhighest-rated new video game release of 2024, sandwiched between beloved fighting gameTekken 8and the critical darlingLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. All three games have a 90 overall rating according to review aggregate site OpenCritic, withUFO 50praised for the incredible value it offers to players by the 11 critic reviews that have been counted so far. It’s possible that future reviews will bringUFO 50’s score down somewhat, but it will likely remain one of the year’s most critically-acclaimed games.
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What is UFO 50?
For those unfamiliar withUFO 50, it has a rather fascinating concept. Developed by Mossmouth,UFO 50gives gamers access to a staggering 50 8-bit style games representing a wide variety of genres with the goal that all could stand as their very own, standalone releases. This is a ridiculous undertaking for sure, but it seems as thoughUFO 50has more than lived up to expectations. Critic reviews are highly positive, and so too are user reviews, withUFO 50enjoying a “Very Positive” overall rating on Steam.
Now, it should be noted that taking remasters and DLC into account dropsUFO 50down a few spots on the list of highest-rated new game releases of 2024.Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeearned a 94 overall rating, whileDestiny 2: The Final Shapehas a 91. Regardless,UFO 50is one of the year’s best, if the reviews are to be believed, andSteam users can get a 10% discounton it for a limited time.
UFO 50
WHERE TO PLAY
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games from the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, and Catacomb Kids. Explore a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot ‘em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.50 BRAND NEW GAMES- These are NOT minigames or microgames! Although the size of each game varies, every one is a complete experience, from its opening title screen to its ending credits. Some are small arcade-style games but there are also larger open-world adventures and a JRPG that could take many hours to beat.AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE- According to the story of UFO 50, the games were all created by a fictional 80s video game company that was obscure but ahead of its time. Some games are sequels to other games in the collection and various characters appear in multiple titles as part of a shared continuity.AN INSTANT LIBRARY- All 50 games are available to play at the start! The concept was inspired by multicarts, retro collections, and the experience of going to a friend’s house and perusing their game library. Jump in and out of games at a whim - exploring the collection is part of the fun!AUTHENTIC BUT ALSO MODERN- We carefully chose what elements to modernize. Every game shares a unique 32-color palette and we took great efforts to make them look and sound like actual 8-bit titles from the 80s. On the other hand, it was important to us that UFO 50 was fun and surprising for modern players, so we chose not to limit ourselves to the genres and design conventions of the past.VERSUS AND CO-OP PLAY- Half of the collection features local multiplayer, including co-op and versus. You can compete head-to-head in a new fighting or strategy game… or team up to beat a classic arcade game from an alternate timeline. It’s great for groups!
