Stonetowers (2018)

Developer: Gareloch Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense calm as you methodically build and fortify your settlement, knowing each nightfall brings a fresh wave of otherworldly hostility.

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What players say

Players enjoy the mix of settlement management and tower defense, calling it a solid hybrid that recalls Rise to Ruins. However, the consensus is that the game has been abandoned since late 2018, with no updates in months. Many also note it is short, finishing in about six hours, with no endless mode, and some find the hex grid hard to read.

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