Underplayed Gems

Bongo Arena (2021)

Bongo Arena cover
Developer
Da Bongo Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A turn-based strategy game where you feel like a detached commander, carefully scripting tactics before watching them play out in tense, hands-off simulations.

methodicalcontemplativestrategicplanning-focusedobservationaladaptivepuzzle-like

What players say

Players design AI commands for their units before they watch battles play out automatically. There is no tutorial and no way to replay a turn mid-battle. Achievements can unlock without even launching the game, which some reviewers find disappointing.

Screenshots

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