Underplayed Gems

MENACE (2026)

MENACE cover
Developer
Overhype Studios
Publisher
Hooded Horse
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 12,377 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a hardened commander juggling limited resources and uneasy alliances in a lawless, tense frontier where every decision carries weight.

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What players say

Players compare MENACE to XCOM and Jagged Alliance with a sci-fi twist, praising its polished early access state and varied equipment. However, many complain the AI cheats by knowing player actions, and timed missions punish strategic play. Players are split on whether the gameplay feels like rewarding tactics or a rushed puzzle, and some call the lack of mid-mission saves a dealbreaker.

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