Underplayed Gems

Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion (2023)

Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion cover
Developer
Starstruck Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cute but tense turn-based RPG where every move matters as you match tiles to cast spells and fend off invading monsters.

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What players say

Players praise the blend of match-3 with turn-based roguelike strategy, the character movement on the board and elemental weaknesses add depth. Opinions split on difficulty, some find it a tough but satisfying brain teaser, others call it unbalanced. The cute art and cat puns are universally liked, but the UI, tutorial clarity, and audio show early access roughness.

Screenshots

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