Underplayed Gems

8-Bit Invaders! (2016)

8-Bit Invaders! cover
Developer
Petroglyph
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 443 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quick, accessible real-time strategy game that feels like a playful sci-fi skirmish with retro pixel visuals and easy-to-grasp mechanics.

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What players say

Players describe a simple, fast-paced RTS that favors mass unit production over tactics. The campaign offers no real story and feels like a series of challenges. Reviews are split on its derivative design, with some calling it great value and others finding it too basic.

Trailer

Screenshots

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