Keep Keepers

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"Keep Keepers" is a Tower Defense game with automation and roguelike elements. Defend your keep at night by exploiting enemy weaknesses with various weapon combinations, and during the day, build your fortress, invest in new weapons and upgrades, and manage your economy. Each weapon type offers a unique playstyle, and it's crucial to balance your economy and defense for success.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging co-op experience, reminiscent of PlateUp, with a unique twist of tower defense and automation mechanics.
Players appreciate the depth of strategy involved, with various weapon types, crafting options, and the ability to automate processes, making each play session feel fresh and rewarding.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are committed to improving the game, which adds to the overall positive experience.

Many players have reported issues with gameplay balance, particularly regarding the lag in online co-op and the tediousness of certain mechanics, such as carrying gems one at a time.
Some design choices, like the visibility of doors and the complexity of certain weapon systems, have been criticized for hindering the overall gameplay experience.
The game can feel overwhelming for solo players due to the amount of tasks required, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to playing with friends.

gameplay
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring a hectic, teamwork-driven experience reminiscent of "Overcooked" but with unique twists that keep it fresh. Players appreciate the creative levels and enjoyable mechanics, particularly in multiplayer settings, while the core mechanics are easy to learn, making it accessible for newcomers. Overall, it combines elements from similar games like "PlateUp," resulting in an exciting and dynamic gameplay loop that encourages constant adaptation and strategy.
- “The game itself is fun and has a lot of great mechanics.”
- “It has the same hectic, teamwork-driven gameplay as Overcooked, but with a fresh twist that keeps things even more engaging.”
- “The levels are creative, and the mechanics are a lot of fun, especially when playing with friends.”
- “Gameplay issues”
- “It's so similar to PlateUp mechanically that I'm just going to straight compare the differences.”
- “Controls/gameplay exactly like PlateUp except lane-based tower defense instead of cooking, which makes it incredibly fun!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the smoother graphics in the game, suggesting that enhanced visual quality and the option to zoom out further could improve the overall experience.
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The graphics are incredibly smooth, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The ability to zoom out more allows for a better perspective on the beautifully rendered environments.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of polish in the visual presentation.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight that the primary factor contributing to replayability is the bullet upgrade system, which encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different upgrade paths.
- “The biggest thing for me is replayability.”
- “Right now, the replayability lies with the bullet upgrades.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, suggesting that enemy spawns could be improved by grouping them in larger numbers to enhance efficiency and reduce repetitive gameplay.
- “Why not make them spawn in groups of 4 so it's not needlessly tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic and hilarious interactions among friends, often leading to amusing mishaps that can strain friendships, particularly during intense gameplay moments like bomb-making.
- “Playing with friends is a chaotic and hilarious experience that is very rewarding but at the same time may put your friendship to the test - especially when one of your friends messes up your bomb-making process by mindlessly crashing into the workbench for the third time.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and offers a rich narrative experience, with players noting that there is much more to uncover beyond the initial map playthrough.
- “And that's the story of the first map playthrough, and there is a lot more to discover!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game requires further optimization, as it does not run extremely smoothly for some players.
- “But it needs optimization and is not extremely smooth for some reason.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made gameplay frustrating.”