Critter Crossfire (2025)

Developer: Evan Polekoff
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A turn-based tactical brawl where every shot is aimed manually and difficulty ramps with each roguelike run.

turn-basedtacticalcompetitivestrategicprogressivechallenginglocal multiplayerprocedural

What players say

Players love the satisfying skill-based aiming, where landing a tricky ricochet or headshot feels great. Reviews consistently compare it to Worms and XCOM, praising the creative item synergies and loadout customization. The single-player campaign offers 10-20 hours of roguelite runs, though some note the four factions are cosmetic only.

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