Underplayed Gems

Metal Thunder (2024)

Metal Thunder cover
Developer
Dumbbell Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 568 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced top-down action game where you pilot an AC-130 through dynamic battlefields, requiring quick reflexes and adaptive loadout choices.

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What players say

Players describe an arcade-style AC-130 drone defense game with satisfying explosions, but nearly all agree content is very thin: no campaign or zombie mode exists, only survival, and most finish everything in 2 to 8 hours. Performance lag spikes when the screen fills with particles. Long-time players following from early access note updates are slow but have improved the game over time.

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