Difficult times 2 (2024)

Developer: Gamesforgames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tower defense game where you carefully place towers, summon soldiers, and use magic to stop waves of monsters before they reach the portal.

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What players say

Players describe a simple pixel-art tower defense with just 10 levels and no tower upgrades, forcing careful resource management. Several call the game an asset flip stolen from a GameMaker demo. There is consensus that the game is nearly identical to the first Difficult Times, and many find the difficulty punishing.

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