Underplayed Gems

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (2025)

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids cover
Developer
Snapshot Games Inc.
Publisher
Arc Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 136 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Controlling a young inventor and his robo-cat to reclaim stolen crystals feels like a brisk blend of shooting and commanding units in a colorful, cartoonish alien invasion.

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What players say

Players praise it as a co-op family game mixing RTS, tower defense and third-person action, but note the campaign forces a rigid path by unlocking units anew each level, making it feel puzzle-like. Reviews split on the dialogue: some find it funny, others cringe. Online multiplayer is reportedly empty.

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