8-Bit Hordes (2016)

Developer: Petroglyph
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 535 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A colorful, fast-paced and friendly arcade-style real-time strategy game with voxel graphics.

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What players say

Players compare it to a blend of Command and Conquer and Warcraft, but many say it is a reskin of earlier 8-bit games. Bugs persist with pathfinding and camera controls, and co-op servers are criticized as unreliable. Others enjoy the nostalgia and simplicity, though they note the game lacks long-term depth.

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