Underplayed Gems

Invasion Machine (2020)

Invasion Machine cover
Developer
Pixel Machine
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.3 of 5, 628 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gritty, tense sandbox where you balance military command with preserving civilian life under occupation.

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What players say

Players agree the game has a solid foundation but call it abandoned or a demo, with little progress despite years in early access. A few note the solo developer had health issues, and a recent small update gave some hope, but most say it remains too buggy and unpolished to recommend.

Screenshots

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