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Cicadia

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
100% User Score Based on 18 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 18 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Unique and immersive atmosphere with strong art style and soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Smooth and rewarding gameplay with intuitive movement and gunplay mechanics, making it addictive and fun to play.
  • Creative builds including a popular moth swarm build, offering varied playstyles and strategic depth.
  • Some bugs and glitches, including visual issues with bosses and occasional clipping outside playable areas.
  • Limited enemy variety and builds that are less effective against bosses, reducing replayability and challenge balance.
  • Lack of mid-run stats display and insufficient audible feedback for enemy attacks, which can lead to frustration.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay features solid, intuitive movement shooter mechanics with smooth and rewarding execution. While not groundbreaking in presentation, its strong fundamentals and thoughtfully designed mechanics ensure consistent enjoyment without unnecessary frustration. Additionally, the soundtrack effectively enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay itself is smooth, rewarding, and consistently enjoyable.”
    • “Nothing feels frustrating for the sake of being difficult, and every mechanic seems carefully considered.”
    • “It doesn't do anything too outstanding with its fairly bread-and-butter movement shooter mechanics, but this is offset by exceptionally strong fundamentals in its gameplay that make it very intuitive to get a grasp of.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its exceptional quality and seamless integration with gameplay, actively enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack stands out as memorable and impactful, with particular recognition for its engaging and dynamic composition.

    • “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.”
    • “I stumbled upon this game via the soundtrack showing up in my YouTube recommendations.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are generally unremarkable but complemented by a distinctive and appealing art style that contributes to a thoughtfully crafted atmosphere. The visuals, along with sound and pacing, enhance the overall immersive experience despite not being groundbreaking.

    • “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.”

  • stability

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

    The game has some bugs and occasional glitches, particularly involving flashing or bright lights, which may affect players sensitive to these issues. Despite this, overall stability is acceptable for most users.

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

  • atmosphere

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

    Users praise the game's atmosphere for its unique identity and exceptional polish, setting it apart from trend-following titles. The combination of immersive visuals and distinct mood creates a captivating experience that is best appreciated firsthand.

    • “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.”

  • 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 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 Delver, Scars Above, Abyssus, Deflector, Trinity Fusion and others.