Underplayed Gems

Monstro: Battle Tactics (2015)

Monstro: Battle Tactics cover
Developer
Retrocade.net
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.5 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relaxed, puzzle-driven tactical game where each move is deliberate and nothing is left to chance.

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What players say

Players describe this as a puzzle game dressed in tactical RPG clothing, with no character progression, random elements, or multiplayer. Levels are short and designed like chess problems, where finding the correct sequence of moves is key. The UI and fixed resolution feel mobile-oriented, and the pixel art is serviceable.

Screenshots

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