Underplayed Gems

Axom: Conquest (2026)

Axom: Conquest cover
Developer
Hairy Penguin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a methodical and deliberate strategy game where each move requires careful planning and patience.

strategicmethodicaldeliberatetacticalslow-pacedchallengingatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the fresh roguelike tower defense blend that forces constant adaptation, but they are split on polish. Performance tanks past wave 35 on weaker machines, some upgrades are useless and others overpowered, and a handful of game-breaking bugs can end runs. Long-time players also want more biomes and better handling of infected ground.

Screenshots

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