Underplayed Gems

Mindustry (2019)

Mindustry cover
Developer
AnukenDev
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 27,429 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical yet intense blend of factory automation and real-time tower defense that feels like solving a complex puzzle under constant pressure.

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What players say

Players love the mix of tower defense and factory automation, calling it addictive and deep. They note that enemies will bypass walls, forcing you to rethink defense. The campaign was reworked in version 8 to be more linear, which some miss. It runs smoothly on low-end hardware, though late-game megabases can lag.

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