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

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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.

Screenshots

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