Underplayed Gems

HeroTail: Survivors (2026)

HeroTail: Survivors cover
Developer
Max Ritters
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
3.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic snake-like dash through crowds of enemies, chasing high scores in short, repeatable runs.

fast-pacedaddictivecompetitiveretro-inspiredchaoticleaderboard-drivenfrustrating

What players say

Players describe it as a free, modern take on snake that is easy to pick up and offers quick hero unlocks, though they split on the cleric being paid DLC. Some report high CPU usage, while others find it addictive and challenging for high scores, with a responsive developer.

Screenshots

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