Battle Sweeper (2020)

Developer: AlpaSun Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic puzzle game where finding mines leads to turn-based monster battles, blending casual exploration with light tactical combat.

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What players say

Players describe Battle Sweeper as minesweeper with a turn-based RPG combat twist where hitting a mine triggers a monster fight. Opinions are split: some enjoy the added strategy and controller support, others find it a shallow, repetitive reskin with bad pixel graphics and a lack of depth. A few note the classical mode is worse than the original minesweeper.

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