Infinite Tao

About

"Infinite Tao" is a time survival game with Rogue Lite and Auto Chess elements, where you must survive for 30 minutes in a land filled with monsters. The game features automatic attacks and simple WASD controls. Collect and upgrade over 70 magic treasures and 20 synergies to build unique combinations, and choose wisely how to use your spirit stones for maximum benefit. Use a variety of props to surround yourself with monsters and delay until you have a neat combination.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging survivor experience with a unique xianxia theme, making it feel fresh compared to similar titles.
It features a variety of strategic gameplay elements, allowing players to adapt their builds and increase difficulty mid-run, enhancing replayability.
The pixel art graphics and performance mode are well-executed, providing a visually appealing experience even during chaotic gameplay.

The lack of a tutorial and unclear mechanics make the game unintuitive, leading to confusion for new players.
Many elements, including skill descriptions and translations, are poorly explained or incomplete, particularly for English-speaking players.
The game can feel frustrating due to luck-based mechanics, where players may experience long stretches of unhelpful upgrades and resets.

optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers a performance mode to enhance playability in cluttered scenes, allowing smoother gameplay on lower-end PCs. Users have reported that even modest setups can run the game effectively in performance mode, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.
- “PC requirements: My work PC with an i5-3450 and a 750 Ti crammed into it has managed to run the game on my break with some troubles towards the end until you flip to performance mode, and it's back to running smooth as ever.”
- “PC requirements: My work PC with an i5-3450 and a 750 Ti crammed into it managed to run the game on my break, but I experienced some troubles towards the end until I switched to performance mode, and then it was back to running smooth as ever.”
- “If you can't run this normally, try the performance mode.”
- “It has a performance mode if there's too much screen clutter for you, and some cool stuff to look at if you stick without the performance mode.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game embrace a pixel art aesthetic reminiscent of "Vampire Survivors," effectively showcasing a variety of combos and abilities. Reviewers appreciate the game's commitment to this visual style, noting that it is executed well throughout.
- “The graphics embrace the pixel art aesthetic tradition, drawing inspiration from Vampire Survivors, and it executes this style exceptionally well with a variety of combos and abilities.”
- “The game proudly continues the pixel art tradition, showcasing a vibrant and engaging visual style that enhances the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with some players finding it enjoyable, while others prefer to listen to their own playlists instead.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
- “I turned off the music to listen to Spotify instead.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is unclear and confusing for players, with some expressing difficulty in determining whether there is a coherent narrative at all. Overall, it seems that the storytelling is either poorly conveyed or non-existent, leaving players frustrated.
- “Story: I managed to figure out how the game works, but I can never figure out if it has a story, lmao.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The gameplay combines survivor-style elements with gacha mechanics, offering a unique blend of resource management and chance-based character acquisition. Players must navigate survival challenges while also engaging in the randomness of gacha pulls to enhance their experience.
- “The gameplay is a unique blend of survival mechanics and gacha elements, creating an engaging experience.”
- “I love how the gameplay combines strategic survival with the excitement of gacha mechanics.”
- “The mix of survivor-style gameplay and gacha features keeps each session fresh and thrilling.”
- “Survivor-style game but with gacha mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”