BAR (2024)

Developer: TechieMay
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deceptively simple incremental clicker where the pressure slowly mounts as filling the bar becomes increasingly difficult, blending colorful visuals with a creeping sense of unease.

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What players say

Players praise the concept, saying it mixes incremental and roguelike genres in a satisfying and addictive way. But many cite weak explanations, a missing pause feature, a slow early game, and rough overall polish as major drawbacks, with some calling it an unfinished prototype.

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