Coregrounds (2018)

Developer: nolife labs
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A competitive strategy game that blends RTS, MOBA, and tower defense into a fast-paced battle of quick decisions and clever plays.

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What players say

Players praise the deep mix of tower defense and MOBA strategy but warn the learning curve is steep with minimal guidance. Matches often drag into 30-40 minute stalemates. The game is fully free-to-play with only cosmetic purchases, but the small playerbase makes online play difficult and bot matches are the norm.

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