Age of Steel: Recharge (2016)

Developer: Quaint Emerald
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 259 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tower defense game where you manage resources and defend against waves of enemies in a chaotic post-apocalyptic setting.

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What players say

Players describe this as a very short, simple wave-defense game in the style of a mobile autobattler, often finished in 2 to 4 hours. There is broad agreement that it is shallow and repetitive, but enjoyable as a casual time-killer on sale. The campaign is linear and cannot be replayed without resetting, and the music can be annoying.

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