Summonsters (2024)

Developer: SFCO Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 184 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You watch your summoned creatures fight automatically while you manage resources and upgrade combinations for boss battles.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the simple summoner power fantasy, but many warn the game was abandoned shortly after early access launch, leaving a black screen bug unfixed and no updates. Those who can play face a steep difficulty wall and slow meta progression, though the core loop of standing still while summons fight is praised.

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