Underplayed Gems

Castle Formers (2021)

Castle Formers cover
Developer
Fernando Araujo
Publisher
INK EYE Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 48 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, side-scrolling game where you control a king or queen day and night, collecting resources and defending a castle in a single, cyclical scenario.

strategicsurvivalatmosphericretroside-scrollingresource managementtower defense

What players say

Players describe Castle Formers as a short, cheap pixel-art game where you explore, gather gold, and upgrade your castle to survive nighttime waves. It draws comparisons to Kingdom or Grim Nights, but some find the loop too repetitive and note unclear instructions. The developer is praised for being friendly and responsive.

Screenshots

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