Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Game2026Published by indie.io
Nullstar: Solus
Developer Smash Attack Aus
BE FASTER. Take on the role of a corpo scav drone pilot, tasked with tearing through the decaying corpse of a world to salvage the remains of a powerful energy source. Master flight through hostile environments and deadly security measures in 100 precision platforming levels. From the Steam store page
98 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 2, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
66 positive · 2 negative
95% range 90–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
30 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
72 of 74 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Overwhelmingly positive, with praise for polish, physics, and soundtrack.
Players celebrate the polished pixel art and tight controls, calling it a rewarding precision platformer. Many highlight the addictive 'just one more try' loop and satisfying physics. [1][2]
A few critics note steep difficulty and occasional slippery controls, but most agree the challenge is fair. One negative review alleges poor level design and 'shill' reviews, though this is an isolated claim. [14][36]
Praised polished pixel art · tight controls · addictive gameplay · soundtrack
Criticised steep difficulty · slippery controls · poor level design (one player)
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
60 of 98 · most liked firstNullstar: Solus [Game Page] www.indiegamesdeveloper.com/game/nullsta... #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Patch 1.1 for Nullstar: Solus has just dropped for PC and Consoles! Details here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/309... Thanks for your continued support pilots! Sale ends in a few days so considering grabbing it if you haven't! #indies #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #steamsales
unlabelledView post →Quick pinned post: Hi! I'm Dema, I'm a game dev from Australia currently designing levels for Nullstar: Solus, which you can wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3094210/... I love fighting games, Deep Rock: Galactic, lo-fi, drawing, and a bunch of other random things. Nice to meet you =3
unlabelledView post →MORE awesome news! New Nullstar: Solus trailer just dropped as part of @frostygamesfest.com! Featuring some new music and a little cameo from our guest writer @charalanahzard.bsky.social! So psyched to be working with @smashattackaus.bsky.social on this game!!! Link in comments!
unlabelledView post →quick pinned post: hello! I'm Dema, also known as Luke Dorman, a game dev and artist from australia! I'm a level designer for Smash Attack Studios (open for more work though!) which recently released our game Nullstar: Solus! I love lo-fi, fighting games, cats, and swords, nice to meet you =3
unlabelledView post →Nullstar: Solus will be part of the first @frostygamesfest.com, a showcase dedicated to highlighting the incredibly talented game dev scene in Aus and NZ. Taking place on June 8th from 9am, we will be showcasing some never before seen gameplay footage, new worlds and maybe even a guest! 1/2
unlabelledView post →It's #wishlistwednesday so why not chuck our upcoming game, Nullstar: Solus, some support! store.steampowered.com/app/3094210/... #gamedevs #gamedev #indiegames #indiegame #indiegamedev
unlabelledView post →#newgame announcing Hoppyscotch from Team :sob: One of our goals post Nullstar was to help Tassie devs get their games on Steam and we are happy to announce the first game we are supporting! Hoppyscotch! store.steampowered.com/app/4924020/... #indies #indiegames #gamedev #gamedevelopment
unlabelledView post →It’s official! Nullstar: Solus is our number one game! Thank you to all those who have come out so far, don’t forget to share with friends and review where possible! #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Hi Pilots! Another exciting update! The Nullstar: Solus OST by @alecshea.com will be available to purchase alongside the game when it releases! Featuring vocals from Amelia Jones (Hollow Knight, Alan Wake) and Mariya Anastasova (Baldurs Gate 3)! store.steampowered.com/app/4143820/...
unlabelledView post →Very polished pixel art world, always happy when the background reacts to level progression and all the little animations and details are so pleasant to look at :) You will like it if you like N / N++ precision platformers :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nullstar: Solus is OFFICIALLY RELEASED! An incredible privilege to work on this game by @smashattackaus.bsky.social! Crazy talented team based in my homeland Tasmania. Hope this game sets a precedent for Tassie game dev! Also need to thank amy absurdly talented soundtrack collborators, see below!
unlabelledView post →Quick update on Nullstar! TL;DR cert didn't get back in time before closure so we being pushed back a lil bit! store.steampowered.com/news/app/309... #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedevelopment
unlabelledView post →We are happy to announce that @frostygamesfest.com is officially apart of Summer Game Fest hosted by Geoff Keighley! This is a big international opportunity for us and if you are seeing us for the first time you can check out Nullstar: Solus here: store.steampowered.com/app/3094210/... #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Thank you all for the follows and support for Nullstar! If you want to learn more about the game you should join our community discord! Link: discord.gg/9TdSgUR4uP #gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev
unlabelledView post →Interesting concept, better physics. Growing up with 3D games that hold your hand meant I missed the platformer wave, but this is a great place to start. It’s tough—prepare for some "skill issue" moments—but trying to beat your ghost with different craft is incredibly satisfying. Fun Physics? Yes. Tough but Fair? Mostly. Recommended? Absolutely.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nullstar was featured on ABC Classic's Game Show, hosted by @musophrenic.bsky.social! Honoured to be part of the show, and appreciate ABC supporting Aussie games+game music! Full show on ABC listen! We're nearing 50 reviews, help us hit a very positive rating! store.steampowered.com/app/3094210/...
unlabelledView post →Played this game during the demo and got addicted to going back and forth between friends and hunting times. Same story on full release. New mechanics I've come across in zones 2/3 add a lot to the levels (some of the space debris interactions are actually hilarious). Easiest $12 buy I've come across in a while. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've adored the pixel art-style since learning about this game, but I thought I wouldn't enjoy the gameplay as much as I actually did until a friend gifted it to me. My fingers are displeased with my APM once I recognised and started using air breaks, thruster limiters AND resets. Honestly want to see the speedrunners get their hands on this game, that'd be such a banger to watch. By the way, the ART STYLE... It's peam.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📺 LIVE WITH NULLSTAR SOLUS 📺 back from FurDU and sidestepped the concrud! (somehow) brief review of the weekend before diving into a game my good friend @demaclio.bsky.social worked on! should be super chill unless I catch speedrun disease and run a level for hours www.twitch.tv/theteqnique
unlabelledView post →And day 2 is open at The Game Expo! Come down and see some great Aussie #indiegames and check out Nullstar!
unlabelledView post →Loving the soundtrack and the difficulty. While aiming for the maximum score, the satisfaction you get from figuring out the optimal pathing and then trying to execute that idea is super gratifying. ALSO big neuron activation upon seeing your name pop on the leaderboard after numerous trials and errors finding the fastest pathing. Would recommend to friends
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last night on my January PBSFM residency I presented a video game metal special. Got to play a ton of brand new and unreleased music from upcoming Aussie indie games, including unreleased music from Nullstar: Solus, courtesy of @alecshea.com Listen back here: www.pbsfm.org.au/program/test...
unlabelledView post →Play Nullstar: Solus. It's a really cool game and my friend @demaclio.bsky.social worked on it. This level took me much longer to do because it wasnt enough to just complete the level, I needed to be faster than all my friends and I saw the line. Dont mind them playing mahjong in the background
unlabelledView post →Nullstar: Solus [Game Showcase] www.indiegamesdeveloper.com/showcases-an... #indiegame #indiegameshowcase
unlabelledView post →died about 30 times in a row, in one spot would die 30 more times in the same spot
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly well polished game. I'm not usually a huge fan of precision platformers but I've found myself playing through this one trying to get better and reach the higher scores almost without thinking. The controls are so tight and it feels like any mistake is mine rather than the game. It has options for those who may usually struggle with games like this in the form of various ships, one you start with is a little slower but can take two hits, and its insane how much more forgiving this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of those games where you find yourself going "ok just one more, I'll get it this time" again and again and again and again. It's just plain simple fun in an addictive way. I hope they make the lore more accessible for people like me who aren't exactly the best at the game because the few entries I've read have been fascinating and I wanna work out what happens next. Oh well, just have to try that level again... and again...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Went into this thinking I'm going to fly through the levels Humbled within the first handful of levels 100 deaths within 30 minutes 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah you know the drill! Always keen on seeing passionate Australian devs making a great little game. Was happy to test it in its earlier stages. The soundtrack alone makes it so worthwhile and the gameplay is positively addicting. Might get a steamdeck for this to play on my way around.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really challenging and rewarding game, giving you that "just one more try" feeling. Slick visuals and great sound track, definitley recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some more Nullstar because the game is fun and satisfying af.
unlabelledView post →I'm too old for this game. The best thing I can say about this game is it took about 8 seconds for me to determine it was not for me. You've got this droney thing you can steer with the d pad or joystick, and you need to navigate the obstacles to collect the various glowing things. It's easy. Then the game slaps your hand and says you merely achieved the goals, but you didn't do it --- > FAST ! < (KAPOW!) Oh okay, how do we go faster? Well you've got four thrusters on your ship, and if you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a fun little game, similar in style to flash game like you would have played on newgrounds 20 years ago. You can finish the game relatively quickly, but for a game like this you don't want it to be too long. Its tough, but fair for the most part. The ships can be a little too slippery and finnicky to control at times, sometime that can be frustrating for games like this that require precision. I played through the game and never unlocked a new ship, which is pretty dumb, as it should just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our good friend Gallus, whose voice appears in the game, is streaming Nullstar: Solus! Go show him some love! www.twitch.tv/gallusow
unlabelledView post →Soooo. im leaving a positive review becasue i need to help the Devs fund their "fursuits" and "Solussuit" they told me to do it and i gotta say, im convinced :) so heres my review for you Devs and i hope you can see im helping you to not be homeless :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Glad to see the feedback about the 'instant spawn after death' be incorporated into the full release of the game! The mechanics on disabling directions is a new one to me, and feels like a rewarding skill to master, albeit a bit confusing initally (disabling a direction will still cause the boosters to fire opposite of where you are going, obviously). I first played the demo on Keyboard, but would wholly recommend a controller to make the full use of this mechanic, which even the game pushes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →only up to level 12 and the momentum building is so unique and challenging in the best way. admittedly a steep learning curve, but i've already hit flow state in multiple levels. very cool :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It does exactly what it says on the box, and it does it well. Hardcore difficulty that taps into your precsion platforming addictiion - and makes you keep coming back for more punishment... because you get so close. The micro levels are just the right size for that "maybe, one more go-around" type experience. Great sfx and style variation between biomes (Worlds?)... not sure why we start in the CBD and head for the suburbs? There's a few QoL features that I can really appreciate, the #1…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Music and art is good and pretty, controls are tight and the gameplay is incredibly skilled based but i will never get to the global leaderboards because i drive the ship like i am 105 years old.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saw 30 reviews with 100% recommend. Bought the game. Beaten W1 and grinded most of the WRs. Got bored due to poor level design. Moved to W2. Disappointed at space garbage appears from W2, that causes "random" blocked. Stopped playing. Checked profile of review posters. Most are shills within 1hr playtime, and not even beat W1. A few with over 10hrs but no achievements unlock. I’ve let it go with this reviewe :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nifty dexterity / precision game with fun physics. Levels throw twists at you regularly to keep it fresh, but are also well paced so as to not frustrate you for too long. Banger Audio too!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great for speedrunnners with an amazing soundtrack
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With the game just around the corner we want to let you know that we have more Nullstar content planned but we need your help! From reviews to posts on the Steam discussion board, help us shape what Nullstar can be post launch! Link: store.steampowered.com/news/app/309...
unlabelledView post →Developed by Smash Attack Aus and published by indie.io, Nullstar: Solus is a fast-paced precision platformer that thrives on fluid movement, technical mastery, and rewarding exploration. Set in a distant future where corporations scour the remnants of extinct civilizations for an immensely powerful energy source known as the Nullstar, the game casts players as a drone pilot sent deep into a colossal abandoned structure. Rather than presenting its narrative through lengthy cutscenes, the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm only an hour in but I'm already itching to pick it up again when I get the chance. I didn't realise how much I needed a game like this to suck at so I can be angry at something other than the economy. The music goes hard too and brings me back to my peak terraria days, with some rad solos to boot. Personally I find using the joystick a little more natural and quick than the D-pad, but it's nice I can flip-flop between the two depending on what maneuver I'm trying to pull off.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really atmospheric pixel art style and incredibly smooth gameplay and transitions to go with it. The mechanics for gaining more speed can be tricky to get the hang of, but they are consistent and offer a good challenge
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is freaking good man. Play it!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun & addicting 2D precision platformer. It knows what it is and does what it sets out to do at a very polished level. - Fast paced level design that encourages mastering levels and speedrunning - Soundtrack that had no right to go that hard - Polished and readable pixel art
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(My playtime is low here, because I've mostly played on PS5) This is the first game I've played in a longtime that really has something really unique in terms of movement mechanics for timetrials (last game that felt like that was Aero Racer / Rocket Racing, which is so old now). Switching off thrusters to produce more power to the remaining ones is such a novel concept -- and a really brain-bending one. As a result this feels like a complicated mix of a puzzle game mashed with fast-paced…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ I wasn't able to beat lvl 13 of World 5 but we did a pretty okay job for someone is not good at these types of games. Still alot of fun, I just don't have the skill for it ^^; https://youtu.be/8rs-ORjqDZU
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game rocks, I love 2 go fast!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stylish art and killer soundtrack
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game, punishing and precise, but all the sweeter when you move up the leaderboards and feel like you're improving!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cool game, i love the soundtrack
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Precision platformers my beloved. Leaving a review early, but already loving it! Very smooth and responsive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been following this one for a while! Smooth gameplay, great tightly compacted levels, 3 star levels are just within reach. Plays well on Steam deck as well. Well done guys on the launch.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this game for only a short period and already having a real fun time with it. I love that the levels are quick with different routes and objectives like aiming for a higher score, really kept the fun for me in the game. Am definetly coming back to this game on the regular.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is sick! Plays sick! Well done guys! Keen to get in and play more at Level Up!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nullstar at Summer Game Fest! Holy! We officially are Keighley adjacent!
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