Underplayed Gems

Herman Electro (2021)

Herman Electro cover
Developer
3:15 Software
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical puzzle-crawler where each run demands careful tool usage and logical thinking to escape a procedurally shifting factory.

puzzle-focusedturn-basedroguelitedifficultinventory managementproceduralgrid-basedlogical

What players say

Players praise the puzzle design for offering multiple solutions and say the resource management layer keeps the game engaging. The simple art style is divisive, some call it rough while others find it charming. Comparisons to The Castle Doctrine are common, but players say this version fixes that game's problems. The variety of characters changes how you play.

Screenshots

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