Underplayed Gems

Tempest Tower (2025)

Tempest Tower cover
Developer
Half Past Yellow
Publisher
Half Past Yellow, CC_Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced strategy game where you frantically build, defend, and hack-and-slash with cute cartoon visuals.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mix of tower defense and active platformer action, but many find it extremely difficult after the first few levels. The need to run around collecting souls, triggering traps, and cleaning debuffs during waves divides opinion, with some calling it hectic and others rewarding. Long-time players note development stalled and achievements are bugged.

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Screenshots

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