Underplayed Gems

Stabby Machine (2018)

Stabby Machine cover
Developer
Challenge Yourself Gaming
Publisher
Challenge Yourself Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced action survival game where strategic choices and genuine skill determine your high score, with no deceptive power-ups or microtransactions.

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What players say

Players describe it as a fast-paced arcade score-chaser with a unique battery mechanic and tactical enemy spawning. The game has four modes with boss fights and unlocks, though some achievements are broken. Reviews are split on depth, some find it shallow, others enjoy the skill progression.

Screenshots

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