EMERGENCY 20 (2017)

Developer: Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 2,152 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A high-pressure real-time management game where you calmly coordinate rescue units amid escalating chaos.

real-timetacticalmanagementcrisis coordinationstressfulmethodicalmultiplayerdisaster response

What players say

Players enjoy the Emergency formula and mod support, but say the developer stopped updating years ago and the game lacks polish and replay value. AI pathfinding and vehicle movement frustrate many, and the player base is small.

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