Hive and Seek (2025)

Developer: Knight Owl Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical side-scrolling strategy where you slowly clear monster-infested space stations by rallying robots and destroying hives.

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What players say

Players compare Hive and Seek to Kingdom Two Crowns and Until We Die, finding it has more depth but also more friction. Many praise the tower-defense puzzle but note only five levels and no save function, making the last level punishing. Others complain about tedious micro-management, poor controls, and bugs where units bypass defenses.

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