Insane Robots (2018)

Developer: Playniac
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a strategic card battler with tense duels and procedurally generated arenas that feels accessible yet challenging.

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What players say

Players are split on Insane Robots. Many praise its elegant, easy-to-learn combat and charming style, but others say battles drag because the random card draws reward waiting instead of strategy. Deck modification is very slow, and the online multiplayer community is all but empty.

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