Underplayed Gems

CPU Invaders (2017)

CPU Invaders cover
Developer
Microblast Games
Publisher
SA Industry
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 762 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A playful and self-aware arcade shooter that blends into your desktop environment with a cheerful, low-stakes feel.

free to playcasualminimalistcolorfulsatiricalarcade actionlighthearted8-bit soundtrack

What players say

Players are split on this desktop-overlay shooter. Many call out the developer for raising the base price to $29.99 to make big sale discounts look better, calling it shady or illegal. The gameplay itself draws complaints about unfair enemy spawning and buggy collision that can instantly kill you. A minority find it a fun casual time-killer on sale, but most say it fails even as a free game.

Screenshots

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