Underplayed Gems

Into the Breach (2018)

Into the Breach cover
Developer
Subset Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 22,088 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You command future mechs in tight, chess-like skirmishes where every move matters and losses are permanent.

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What players say

Players describe Into the Breach as a tight tactical puzzle where each turn forces hard trade-offs between damage and objectives. Many call it extremely challenging, especially on normal difficulty, but also highly replayable through diverse mech squads. Some find the lack of an undo or restart option punishing.

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