Underplayed Gems

Breaking Survivors (2023)

Breaking Survivors cover
Developer
Axel Born
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual
Rating
4.4 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic arcade mashup where you frantically smash descending bricks with bouncing balls, chasing upgrades and high scores in a tight, retro-styled arena.

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What players say

Players are split on this breakout-roguelike hybrid. Some praise the smart upgrade system that lets them disable unwanted abilities, while others find every run near-identical because upgrades do not interact. The single music track wears thin, but the game works well on Steam Deck.

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Screenshots

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