Starfend (2023)

Developer: Ranieri Silva, Piercarlo Silva
Publisher: RP Entertainment Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, colorful space tower defense where you freely move a drone and tweak a growing fleet against randomly generated waves.

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What players say

Players praise its 3D space setting and sound design that shifts with tower distance, calling it a unique take on tower defense. The game is relaxing early on but grows challenging, with a ranking system that encourages replay. However, some find the controls confusing and the lack of a tutorial a serious flaw, especially for the price.

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