Infest

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Infest is a single player survival strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Chute Apps and was released on January 23, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Infest is a roguelike deckbuilder where you manipulate the battleground Pixel-by-Pixel. Every pixel is physically simulated to burn, freeze, corrode, shock, and melt. Deploy a carefully-crafted deck to unleash impressive chain reactions on the alien infestation!

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

The game offers a unique combination of falling sand mechanics and roguelike deckbuilding, providing engaging gameplay and creative strategies.
The pixel-by-pixel damage and destruction mechanics are visually impressive and add depth to the gameplay experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, which gives hope for future updates and enhancements.

There are significant balance and quality of life issues, particularly with card upgrades that often add drawbacks without sufficient benefits.
The game suffers from a lack of variety in characters and cards, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited strategic options.
The user interface can be confusing, with important settings hidden and some mechanics feeling unnecessary or poorly implemented.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding the waiting mechanic frustrating and unnecessary, while others appreciate the unique combination of roguelike deckbuilding and falling sand mechanics. The game features dynamic elements and efficient combat that rewards skillful play, alongside visually appealing graphics and a variety of interesting cards and enemies. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience, though some improvements could enhance its potential.
- “Pretty fun roguelike deckbuilder with the twist of element interaction and falling sand mechanics.”
- “It's great fun successfully combining falling sands and roguelike deckbuilding into an interesting gameplay loop.”
- “Pros: fun gameplay and unique combination, nice to look at graphics, cool cards, interesting enemies, runs smoothly.”
- “The mechanic where you need to wait for some line to move across the screen is completely unnecessary and just serves as a gigantic annoyance.”
- “Making the player and the enemies feel more dynamic than PNGs slapped on a screen, making the game's core mechanic more accessible and easier to utilize, and adding difficulty in other ways than just increasing enemy health, would all be changes that I would love to see in the game, and could really capitalize on the potential it has.”
- “A deckbuilder, currently in early access there are 3 visible starting decks, with the third being unlocked at 'infest level 9', a difficulty mechanic that increases when the player wins a run.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for being visually appealing, featuring cool card designs and interesting enemies, while also running smoothly. Some users noted minor aesthetic criticisms, but these are considered subjective and easily fixable. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are nice to look at, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are impressive and contribute to the fun gameplay.”
- “The unique combination of graphics and gameplay makes it a visually appealing game.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance, enjoyable gameplay, and appealing graphics, contributing to a well-optimized experience. Players appreciate the unique card mechanics and interesting enemies, enhancing overall engagement.
- “The game runs smoothly, making for a fun gameplay experience with a unique combination of elements.”
- “I love the graphics; they are nice to look at and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The optimization really shines through with the cool cards and interesting enemies.”