Underplayed Gems

Project Hastur (2019)

Project Hastur cover
Developer
Polymorphic Games
Publisher
Polymorphic Games, University of Idaho
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense strategy game where biological evolution relentlessly adapts to your defenses, forcing constant tactical rethinking.

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What players say

Players praise the genetic algorithm that makes enemies adapt to their tactics, calling it clever and challenging. They also enjoy the mix of base building and rescuing humans. However, many report that the options menu does not work and some levels are short, with a few reviewers pointing out the limited content and expensive weapon upgrades.

Screenshots

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