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Alien Shooter TD

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Innovative Tower Defense inspired by legendary Alien Shooter series! The game was created in keeping with the best traditions of Sigma`s games, no concessions of any kind - everything is just like in real life!

What works
  • Unique ammo reload mechanic adds strategic depth
  • Variety of soldiers, weapons, and upgrades
  • Good replayability with multiple difficulties and survival modes
  • Engaging sci-fi atmosphere with satisfying combat effects
  • Fair price with frequent discounts
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and grind-heavy progression
  • Limited story and narrative immersion
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Some balance and targeting issues reported
  • Visuals and assets heavily reused from previous alien shooter games

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense

  • Infested Planet

  • Bardbarian

  • Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

  • Thronefall

  • Northend Tower Defense

  • Space Reign

  • City Defense Z

  • Crush Your Enemies
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense

  • Space Reign

  • City Defense Z
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Alien Shooter TD: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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