FORCED SHOWDOWN (2016)

- Developer
- BetaDwarf
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 677 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a frantic arcade-style brawler with deckbuilding that keeps every run feeling fresh and relentless.
fast-pacedrepetitivechaoticarcade-likechallengingvariedstrategicaction-packed
What players say
Players praise the unique mix of twin-stick action, roguelite progression, and deck-building, calling it ahead of its time for genre blending. However, many find the content repetitive after a few hours, and the card system is too RNG-dependent. Technical issues like crashes and a lack of multiplayer are noted, though the core gameplay loop remains fun for short sessions.
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