Alien Squatter (2019)

Developer: A. Hagen, Shea Kennedy
Publisher: A. Hagen
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quirky, pixelated survival RPG where you navigate a polluted, dystopian Japan as a weird alien, balancing stats and befriending eccentric characters.

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What players say

Players praise this free retro RPG for its bleak yet humorous take on alien poverty in a dystopian Japan. The three playable species and multiple endings give it replay value, though a single run lasts around 3 hours. Some find the arrow-key-only controls and small map limiting, while others appreciate the balance the step counter brings.

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