Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors (2023)

Developer: Coby Dox, Chudd Howard
Publisher: GoonCorp Inc.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 1,195 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense, slow-paced survival shooter blending atmospheric dread with darkly humorous, quasi-ironic storytelling.

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What players say

Players call it a gemerald, a mix of ironic humor and genuine fun, with a soundtrack that sticks. It is a clear Vampire Survivors clone, and some find it gets boring after a couple of hours.

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Screenshots

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