Underplayed Gems

犬神ディフェンダーズ / Soul Dog TD (2023)

犬神ディフェンダーズ / Soul Dog TD cover
Developer
Libragames
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced pixel-art tower defense where you command cute dogs and units in real time, upgrading through waves with roguelike progression.

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What players say

Players enjoy the unique risk-reward system of sending the dog to collect souls while units pause, but say stages are long and difficulty forces grinding coins for permanent buffs. Reviews split on whether the meta demands tedious repetition or trial-and-error strategy. Japanese-speaking players appreciate the polished early access release.

Screenshots

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