Deadblast (2023)

Developer: Gamesforgames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Racing, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You carefully place units on a puzzle-like battlefield before watching them auto-fight enemies with various attacks.

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What players say

Players are split on Deadblast. Some enjoy it as a quick, casual strategy puzzle where you place units to defeat enemies. However, many others call it shovelware from a disreputable developer, noting that a single overpowered unit like pirates can carry you through most of the 50 levels without needing to change strategy, and enemies become repetitive after the first 15-20 levels.

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