Underplayed Gems

Survivor Mercs (2023)

Survivor Mercs cover
Developer
Wolpertinger Games
Publisher
Wandering Wizard, Snail Games USA
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
3.7 of 5, 174 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic and punishing twin-stick shooter where you scramble to survive waves of robot enemies, upgrading your squad between chaotic runs.

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What players say

Players are split on Survivor Mercs. Many say the grind starts too early and the balance feels off, with one obvious skill tree per merc and the rest feeling like bait. On the positive side, fans of the genre praise the boss fights and squad-building mechanics, and say updates have improved the game over time.

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