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Artificial Extinction

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses.

What works

  • Unique fps tower defense hybrid
  • Immersive sci-fi setting
  • Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • Active developer support
  • Engaging visual and sound effects

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content and short campaign
  • Some bugs and clunky controls
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Repetitive enemy and turret types
  • Preachy and simplistic story elements

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Artificial Extinction: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Exploration, Continuation.

Last update: 27/08/2026