Underplayed Gems

BLADE.EXE (2025)

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Developer
Black Flag Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A turn-based action game where you risk your defenses for bigger rewards in escalating waves.

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What players say

Players describe it as an addictive idle bullet heaven where you only click upgrades while your character auto-attacks. The leaderboard against friends drives long sessions, though some find it barebones without much roguelike depth and a few report lag during heavy fights.

Screenshots

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