Underplayed Gems

Ancient Islands (2022)

Ancient Islands cover
Developer
Avernus Software, Art Games Studio S.A.
Publisher
Art Games Studio S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A colorful but punishing tower defense game that demands careful placement and economic management to survive its deceptive difficulty.

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What players say

Players compare it to Kingdom Rush but with added resource management and a skill tree. The campaign is short, around 5-8 hours, and many feel the game was released unfinished with half the upgrade trees inaccessible. Difficulty spikes mid-game, then becomes easy with upgrades. Some report freezing issues.

Screenshots

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