Underplayed Gems

Forward Defense (2022)

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Developer
Pinpoint Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You methodically position turrets and plan turn-based attacks against waves of insurgent forces, with the deliberate pace of a tactical sim and the gritty feel of modern warfare.

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What players say

Players like the real-time strategy feel and short matches, but many complain about missing save progress, clunky controls, and limited content. Some call it abandoned, while others hope future updates will deliver.

Screenshots

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