Cake Invaders (2021)

Developer: Zoo Corporation
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Shooting invaders with a minigun while protecting a rainbow-colored cake feels vibrant and frenetic.

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What players say

Players enjoy the cute pixel art and simple concept of defending cakes from invaders, but many find the content too limited. The game has one endless mode that gets repetitive, and reviews split on whether the leaderboard chasing is enough to keep it interesting. Performance is fine, but there is no campaign and no multiplayer.

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