Underplayed Gems

RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle (2019)

RetroWar: 8-bit Party Battle cover
Developer
Electron Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A chaotic arcade party game where you and friends battle on the couch in fast, frantic mini-games.

retro8-bitpartycompetitivefast-pacedlocal multiplayerchaoticarcade

What players say

Players love this as a party game for groups, especially with 4 or more. The eight built-in games are fun and easy to learn, and the ability to mod or tweak settings adds depth. Some wish for a few more games, but the retro presentation and local multiplayer focus win out.

Screenshots

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