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Rats, Bats, and Bones (2019)

Rats, Bats, and Bones cover
Developer
Smallfry Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 96 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, trap-laying strategy game where you creatively shape enemy paths while upgrading your arsenal through challenging but fair levels.

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What players say

Players praise it as a solid tower defense game heavily inspired by Dungeon Warfare, with chunky pixel art and a fun fling trap mechanic. Opinions split on late-game balance: some find the final third unfair while others see only a natural difficulty curve.

Screenshots

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