Underplayed Gems

Cute Invaders (2022)

Cute Invaders cover
Developer
Magic Cube
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade shooter with cute pixel graphics and a mysterious sci-fi setting.

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What players say

Players are split on this chaotic side-scroller: some enjoy the frantic shooting and cute giant monsters, while many find the combat too messy and the enemy knockback rage-inducing. Reviews consistently point to poor AI from allies and medic units, translation problems, and a game-breaking save bug that can wipe progress.

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