Knowmad (2025)

Developer: Aey and Mel Gaming
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 49 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical day-night loop where you build up defenses and income during the calm, then tense moments of defending against nocturnal threats.

casualstrategicsurvivalday-night cyclebase buildingresource managementtense

What players say

Players enjoy the hand-drawn art style that avoids AI slop, but the short 2-3 hour incremental game requires more active play than typical idle games. You earn money by day and must return home at night to avoid losing health, with no Steam achievements included.

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