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

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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