Underplayed Gems

Castra (2020)

Castra cover
Developer
Red Fox Studios
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical strategy game where you balance army building and territory defense, making every decision feel tense and deliberate.

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What players say

Players say the concept is promising, but the game suffers from buggy combat, no tutorial, and a jarring mix of Roman infantry with futuristic tanks. Long-time players report development stalled and content is thin.

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