Robot Squad Simulator 2017 (2016)

Developer: Bit Golem
Publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 163 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically pilot specialized robots through dangerous missions, balancing precision and caution as you protect human lives.

remote controlrobotictacticalmission-basedupgradablesimulationaction-oriented

What players say

Players praise the premise but complain the game is ruined by unresponsive, cumbersome controls, painfully slow movement, and absurd difficulty spikes in later timed missions. Opinions split on whether the short length and simple missions are a plus or a weakness.

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