Underplayed Gems

Chrono Crystal (2023)

Chrono Crystal cover
Developer
Lanqing Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A casual strategic tower defense game where you command armies and plan tactics under a countdown to fend off a demonic invasion.

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What players say

Players call it a free-to-play tower defense reminiscent of Kingdom Rush, but say the free version is a demo that requires DLC purchases for the full experience. Reviews consistently mention grind for upgrades, a lack of keyboard controls, and bugs where towers stop attacking after heavy action.

Screenshots

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