Underplayed Gems

Throbax TD (2022)

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Developer
Unterrainer Informatik OG
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
3.8 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Throbax TD feels like a colorful, methodical tower defense with a tutorial-heavy progression and a light sci-fi narrative backdrop.

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What players say

Players are split on Throbax TD. Many enjoy the progression loop and the unique twist of managing a 100-enemy cap instead of lives, but others find it grindy and repetitive. The pixel art style draws mixed reactions, some calling it charming and others dated. Performance and crash issues are reported, and the game offers multiple speed options and multiplayer.

Screenshots

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