Peppered (2020)

Developer: Sokpop Collective
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, tactical snowball fight where you frantically manage cold and warmth while trying to outsmart neighborhood kids.

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What players say

Players describe a tile-based RTS with novel ammo-gathering and campfire healing mechanics, but note that overlapping displays make orders hard to read and the lack of a tutorial leaves some confused. Most agree it is too expensive for what it offers.

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