Underplayed Gems

Robowars (2014)

Robowars cover
Developer
N-Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.3 of 5, 291 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced blend of action and strategy where you command robot units in top-down battles, balancing real-time tactics with roguelike progression.

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What players say

Players call Robowars a robot-themed clone of Plants vs Zombies with worse graphics, clunky controls, and a grindy economy that forces replaying low levels. Many say it feels like a cheap mobile port, with poor animation, repetitive music, and a sharp difficulty spike after a few maps.

Screenshots

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