Underplayed Gems

The Riftbreaker (2021)

The Riftbreaker cover
Developer
EXOR Studios
Publisher
EXOR Studios, Surefire.Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 24,384 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You pilot a powerful mech suit to build a base, survive alien threats, and explore a hostile planet.

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What players say

Players praise the clever mix of tower defense, base building and ARPG combat, especially in co-op. But many report that the campaign starts strong then turns into a punishing grind with excessive attacks and resource costs, and a buggy Rift Stabilizer sequence can ruin the final hours. Performance problems in large bases and a long-standing multi-monitor bug also frustrate.

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