Underplayed Gems

Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder (2023)

Shapebreaker - Tower Defense Deckbuilder cover
Developer
Alexander Van den Bulck
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You carefully build and upgrade towers by playing cards, adapting to procedural enemy waves in a minimalist, turn-based tactical challenge.

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What players say

Players are split on this blend of tower defense and deckbuilding. Some praise its addictiveness and value for the low price, while others find it too basic and repetitive after a few runs. Many note towers feel similar with little variety, and the few action points per turn limit strategic placement. Long-time players say development stalled before the game reached its potential.

Screenshots

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