Underplayed Gems

Mainframe Defenders (2020)

Mainframe Defenders cover
Developer
Synthetic Domain
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 783 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You lead a squad of mechs through procedurally generated corridors, making careful tactical moves under constant threat of viral hordes.

tacticalretrofuturistictensestrategicminimalistatmosphericpunishing

What players say

Players like the tactical combat and build crafting, comparing it favorably to XCOM and Into The Breach. The main complaint is that missions get repetitive, but many find the game offers good value for its low price.

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Screenshots

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