Dexterous: Time to Steal (2024)

Developer: HalfZach
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic puzzle roguelike where you match blocks to loot and fight, with time-loop setbacks on failure.

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What players say

Players praise the match-3 roguelite blend for being easy to learn but addictive, with satisfying combos and a rewarding block upgrade system. The difficulty ramps up well across runs, though some note rough UI and wish for more content. A handful of bugs are mentioned but not gamebreaking.

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