Underplayed Gems

MEAT AND METAL (2023)

MEAT AND METAL cover
Developer
Spoocle
Publisher
Bastion
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A high-pressure arcade survival shooter where you hold a fortified position against relentless machine hordes, balancing risk and reward through card-based upgrades that can turn the tide or spell doom.

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What players say

Players say the game is relentlessly hard, with upgrades that hurt more than help and controls that feel floaty. Some find it oddly appealing for the price, while others see a simple arcade throwback.

Screenshots

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