FortressCraft Evolved! (2015)

Developer: ProjectorGames
Publisher: Digital Tribe
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 3,057 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical sandbox where automation reduces manual grind, letting you focus on building and defending intricate factories.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided. Fans praise deep automation and low-end performance, with some calling it addictive. Critics highlight unfinished systems, a terrible tutorial, clunky controls, poor optimization, and even random audio jump scares. The developer's attitude and design decisions also draw complaints.

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