ROACH INVASION (2023)

Developer: ScarabotGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You are tiny, armed to the teeth, and fighting a nonstop swarm of giant bugs in a frantic, explosive power trip that feels both desperate and absurdly satisfying.

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What players say

Players compare it to Earth Defense Force, praising the absurd fun of swatting cockroach swarms as a tiny action figure. They split on the controls and camera, but most agree the gacha weapon system and rough translation need work, while the cheap price and perspective-switching gameplay make it a worthwhile early-access title.

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