Cryptark

It's a solid game but the tutorial's useless and it doesn't explain a lot of pretty important mechanics.
'test shit out in the ship' is not a substitute for an actual gear tutorial.

This game is the best SHMUP-like game ever made. It was too hard for me but im in my late 30s and not dedicated enough to get good.

Amazing roguelike, and I dare say roguelike because the game has very little in the way of meta-progression, which is a good thing in that case. The only meta-progression is the unlocking of other frames/mechs with different abilities, starting weapons/loadout but most of which are balanced similarly.
It's IMO right up there with Heat Signature but in a more action-y way, less sandbox-y when it comes to missions. But still the amount of ways you can tackle a ship is huge. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good, fair rogue-like with a decent amount of replayability.
Also don't mind my playtime, the reason I've already finished it is I had finished it on GOG first. But it only reinforces my argument about fairness. I knew what I was doing so I was able to finish a campaign playthrough within 4 hours of play.
UPDATE : So for some reason I hadn't tried the Rogue mode during my first playing years ago. Big mistake on my part. For anyone tired of rogue-lites (I'm not of those but I know many who hate roguelites and want more classic rogue like experiences) this mode is just that. No preparation, no money, everything has to be done and found on the go. You have to be careful with your ammo and pick up new weapons when you're low on ammo, using stations is now free since you have no money. You also have to find usables on the go that will replace the ones you have. And all of these things are all one use. They don't get reloaded once you go to a new ship, even the weapons. To avoid being blocked you can also open locked doors by inputting a combination of arrows (at least for the keyboard, I don't know what is used on controllers) now.

8.5 out of 10 - it's really good
Twin stick shooter with rpg elements.
Graphic presentation is good, harkens back to 90s arcade graphics done well.
Control response is tight, environments are varied, enemies are interesting.
Sound is good with immersive environmental sounds and enjoyable soundtrack.
Not something I'll play for hours on end but it stays installed for a run or two every now and then.

This is a beautiful little gem of a game that deserves more attention. It's risk versus reward. Abandoned ships full of automated defenses and hazards - you are given all the information you could need before you start. Which enemies, what systems, what's the reward. Then you choose your loadout, check the map, plan your route, and off you go.
Plans rarely survive the battlefield, but when they do you can feel like a pro. When they don't? Well, that's why you packed extra ammo or those backup explosives. There are a variety of suit types and weapon types to suit different playstyles, and then you have alternate game modes to keep you busy.
The visuals, sounds and music are all great too. A really unique gem.

The moment you scrap the last module off the Cryptark and triggered the alarm by accident but found only a few stragglers responding.
The moment you dodged a rain of sonic waves in slo-mo and obliterate the core with only the skin of your teeth.
The moment you survived being sandwiched by turrets and drones all over after getting sucked into a implosion and triggering the alarm.
The moment you nuke the helpless core's crap out after killing every of its hands and legs and whatever that can threat you and cash out to get rich for the rest of your life.
And many more moments when you fuck up and get rekted.
It's Cryptark. It's a bunch of furious alien scum defending their dead master's technologies. It's you, your strike suit against an ancient civilization's last remains, to prevail, and profit. It's all about skillful piloting, explosions, planning, karma moments, frustration, and the 'HOLYCRAPIDIDIT' moment and the sense of achievement it sparks. It's fun. But shit hard enough and not compromising at even its smallest menace.

Great little roguelike set in space. It can get pretty challenging, but that just makes it all the more satisfying when you pull through.