Underplayed Gems

Picnic Peril (2024)

Picnic Peril cover
Developer
Sugarcane Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a lighthearted, strategic diversion where you place cute food characters to outwit ants in a calm, puzzle-like battle.

casualstrategiccuterelaxingfunnyturn-basedpuzzle-likefamily-friendly

What players say

Players praise the blend of tower defense and board-game logic, where placing bait foods to reroute ants is the core puzzle. The game is split between those who enjoy its short, casual challenge and those frustrated by random ingredient drops that can make three-starring a level depend on luck rather than skill.

Screenshots

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