Underplayed Gems

Defense of the Dauntless (2024)

Defense of the Dauntless cover
Developer
THREESIDED POLYGON
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical tower defense where you build and reinforce strongholds against endless hordes, with roguelite progression rewarding risk-taking.

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What players say

Players say it's a decent start for a rogue-lite tower defense, but it feels unfinished. The grind to unlock towers is slow and there's only one map. Players also miss basic quality-of-life features like pausing between waves and controlling tower targeting.

Screenshots

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