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Games like Natsuki Chronicles

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

2021Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Qute
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Frequently asked about Natsuki Chronicles

Does Natsuki Chronicles run on Steam Deck?
Natsuki Chronicles is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Natsuki Chronicles cost?
Natsuki Chronicles is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Natsuki Chronicles?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Natsuki Chronicles are Ginga Force, Mushihimesama, Bleed 2.
Who developed Natsuki Chronicles?
Natsuki Chronicles was developed by Qute and published by Rising Star Games.

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