Variables 2 (2021)

Developer: Asteroid Game Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 458 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A relaxed but strategic tower defense game where you freely build routes and adapt to procedural challenges.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mechanic of designing enemy paths and the new 3D terrain, but many criticize the poor English translation and high CPU usage. Some find it easier and less rewarding than the first game.

Screenshots

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