Underplayed Gems

Beetle Uprising (2020)

Beetle Uprising cover
Developer
Iocane Games, LLC
Publisher
Slug Disco
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A charming yet darkly humorous mix of breeding cute beetles with real-time tactical battles and base-building.

quirkycutestrategictacticalresource managementdarkly funnyeducationalcasual

What players say

Players are sharply divided on Beetle Uprising. Some love the genetic breeding and cozy beetle care, comparing it favorably to Empires of the Undergrowth. Others expected an RTS but found a daycare sim for bugs, with a terrible tutorial that leaves you guessing, a confusing UI, and repetitive progression.

Screenshots

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