Underplayed Gems

Retro Combat (2023)

Retro Combat cover
Developer
Zack Sima
Publisher
Indie War Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.0 of 5, 115 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A pick-up-and-play first-person shooter with large-scale bot battles and vehicle chaos, focused on instant action rather than competitive pressure.

casualfast-pacedarcade-styleexplosiveaccessiblevehicular combat

What players say

Players enjoy the simple, casual fun but agree that the multiplayer is dead, so the game is best played offline against bots. Controls are a bit rough, and the low-poly visuals are dated, but those who want a lightweight, no-frills shooter find it satisfying.

Screenshots

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