Vermitron (2021)

Developer: FobTi interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, old-school arcade shooter where you defend a flower from waves of insects, combining quick reflexes with base-building and weapon upgrades.

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What players say

Players like Vermitron's ZX Spectrum aesthetic and the mix of twin-stick shooting with tower defense, but many find it too short, around four hours, and repetitive. The goal of collecting water cans for a flower is simple, though some struggle with confusing early mechanics and a lack of explanations.

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