Underplayed Gems

RoboPhobik (2020)

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Developer
Haruneko Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade-style top-down shooter with a hybrid real-time and turn-based system that demands both quick reflexes and tactical pauses.

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What players say

Players compare it to tactical dungeon crawlers where each action triggers an enemy move. The story and characters get praise for their humor, but some find the plot disappointing and the difficulty punishing even on lower settings. Opinions split on the controls: the grid-based movement and aiming frustrate some while others enjoy the deliberate pace.

Screenshots

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