Death by Game Show (2016)

Developer: Oointah
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 126 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic strategic scramble where you must outthink a sadistic game show with sharp wit and constant pressure.

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What players say

Players are divided on this quirky lane-defense game: some enjoy the weird theme and power-ups, while many find the interface ugly, the screen too noisy, and the controls confusing, with one-time-use units and grinding that frustrate. There is also a notable audio bug and complaints about the price.

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