Defense of the Oasis (2020)
- Developer
- Mind Control Software
- Publisher
- Mind Control Software, Monkey Jump Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 62 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast-paced turn-based strategy where each click expands your colorful kingdom, balancing exploration and building against an impending barbarian invasion.
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What players say
Players praise this as a clever mix of Minesweeper and Civilization that still holds up after nearly two decades. It works great for quick sessions and on Steam Deck, but some note the Steam version removed original music and that map RNG can make some levels unwinnable.
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More by Mind Control Software
- Spellagories (2005)
- Oasis (2005)
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