Creeper World IXE (2024)

Developer: Knuckle Cracker
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 877 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical real-time strategy game where you command squads to hold back a relentless fluid enemy amidst colorful pixel art and tactical simulation.

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What players say

Players split on Creeper World IXE. Long-time fans say it abandons the series' core: the side-on view and pixel simulation replace the 3D fluid dynamics, and the limited ship cap plus lack of base building make it feel restrictive. Some call it a decent RTS for fleet combat fans, and those who enjoyed Creeper World 2 may still like it.

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