Underplayed Gems

Chest Mate (2022)

Chest Mate cover
Developer
OptizOnion
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You actively aim and fire a cannon while placing walls to defend against skeletons in a cartoony pirate setting.

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What players say

Players say the game blends tower defense with puzzle and skill-shot elements: you manually aim a cannon while building barricades to redirect enemies. Many note a sharp difficulty jump after the first level, and that aiming under pressure becomes stressful. Reviewers praise the 80 levels and the gradual introduction of new mechanics.

Screenshots

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