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Cicadia

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71%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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About Cicadia

Cicadia is a single player role playing shooter game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by Toadstool Games and was released on July 3, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A indie first person shooter roguelike featuring class based items, stats, and resource management mechanics around Bile.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Immersive boss fights with intense music that enhances the combat experience.
  • Engaging and rewarding combat system focused on fighting swarms of mutated insects with unique upgrade mechanics that vary each run.
  • Strong atmosphere and distinctive sci-fi insect-themed setting complemented by a memorable soundtrack and thoughtful art style.
  • Several bugs and glitches, including clipping issues and effects causing unfair damage or visual problems during fights.
  • Limited variety in enemy types, weapons, and upgrades which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
  • Some builds and mechanics are underpowered or inconsistent, especially during boss fights, and the lack of mid-run stat display hampers strategic planning.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is intuitive and built on strong fundamentals, offering smooth, rewarding, and enjoyable mechanics without unnecessary frustration. While the movement shooter elements are fairly standard and presentation unremarkable, multiple endings and achievements provide extra exploration incentives. Additionally, the soundtrack enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “There are also multiple endings and six achievements, so there are a few extra reasons for me to keep exploring after I understand the basic gameplay.”
    • “It doesn't do anything too outstanding with its fairly bread-and-butter movement shooter mechanics, and it is pretty unremarkable in terms of presentation (though I'm quite fond of the art style, both of the game proper and its cover art), but this is offset by exceptionally strong fundamentals in its gameplay that make it very intuitive to get a grasp of.”
    • “The gameplay itself is smooth, rewarding, and consistently enjoyable.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its intensity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, especially during boss fights. The soundtrack stands out as a memorable and integral part of the game, strongly complementing the action and creating an immersive atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack deserves special recognition because it perfectly complements every moment of gameplay.”
    • “It's one of those rare soundtracks that doesn't just sit in the background—it actively enhances the experience and helps create memorable moments.”
    • “The boss fight is immersive, the move sets are so cool, and the music is so intense with the fights, highly recommend!”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is distinct and immersive, blending a dark alien world with contrasting elements like strange creatures and ancient temples, enhanced by a polished retro aesthetic. This unique combination gives the game a strong identity and an evocative mood that sets it apart from typical trend-following titles.

    • “I like the dark alien atmosphere and the contrast between the strange creatures and the old temples, and the game has a deliberately retro feeling that suits it.”
    • “From the moment I started playing, it was obvious that this wasn't just another game trying to follow trends—it has its own identity, its own atmosphere, and a level of polish that's becoming increasingly rare.”
    • “Combined with the visuals, it creates an atmosphere that's hard to describe until you've experienced it yourself.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are not particularly groundbreaking but feature a distinctive art style that enhances the game's atmosphere. The visuals, combined with sound and presentation, contribute to a thoughtfully crafted and immersive experience.

    • “Every aspect of the experience feels thoughtfully crafted, from the visuals and sound design to the pacing and overall presentation.”
    • “Combined with the visuals, it creates an atmosphere that's hard to describe until you've experienced it yourself.”
    • “I'm quite fond of the art style, both of the game proper and its cover art.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story, revealed through collectible lore tablets, provides background on the cicadians and their fallen empire. While not the main focus, it adds meaningful context and enhances the game's unique setting.

    • “I can collect lore tablets as I explore, and finding enough of them helps me piece together the story of the Cicadians and what happened to their empire.”
    • “The story is not what I would call the main attraction, but I think it gives the shooting a useful purpose and makes the strange setting more interesting.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits some bugs and occasional glitches, including flashing or bright lights that may affect sensitive players. Despite these issues, its overall stability is acceptable and doesn't significantly detract from the experience.

    • “A bit too buggy for my liking, but overall 10/10 would beat the cicadian boss again.”
    • “Be aware of glitches such as flashing or bright lights if you are sensitive to them.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is currently limited, with users suggesting that adding more weapons and enemy types would significantly enhance the game's variety and long-term appeal.

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Cicadia is a role playing shooter game with horror and science fiction themes. Common tags for Cicadia include first-person, indie, aliens, action roguelike, retro and others.

Cicadia is available on PC and Windows.

Cicadia was released on July 3, 2026.

Cicadia was developed by Toadstool Games.

Cicadia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Cicadia for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Cicadia is a single player game.

Similar games include Mohrta, Inkshade, SULFUR, Heavy Bullets, Scars Above and others.