Repel The Rifts (2025)

Developer: RefinedBearGames
Publisher: Goblinz Publishing, WR game
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 353 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a strategic roguelite tower defense where you methodically expand, build defenses, and survive increasingly difficult waves on an alien world.

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What players say

Players say the game is too easy, even at max difficulty, and lacks a campaign or story mode. Some find it reliant on RNG and point to a teleporter wave that can one-shot as a specific difficulty spike, while others mention getting bored quickly due to limited content.

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