Underplayed Gems

Sky Cannoneer (2020)

Sky Cannoneer cover
Developer
Element Games, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced arcade tower defense with lighthearted sci-fi flavor, where you fortify and fire cannons through zippy missions and upgrades.

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What players say

Players see it as a modern revival of the classic arcade game Rampart with a sky-island setting. They praise the blend of tetris-like base building and cannon combat, the tech tree upgrades, and the quick mission lengths. However, some report a severe difficulty spike on the 'surgical strike' level where enemy cannons fire non-stop, calling it frustrating and AI-boosted.

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Screenshots

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