Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids
Running under the radar is Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids from Arc Games and Snapshot Games. This vibrant action-strategy game is from the creator of X-COM, Julian Gollop.
Following Phoenix Point and Chaos Reborn, Snapshot Games opted for something more light-hearted. In Chip 'n' Clawz vs. The Brainioids, players must work together to stop the Brainioid invasion. This action-strategy game combines real-time strategy with third-person action and adventure in a colourful, comic-book-inspired world. This combination is the game's greatest strength: players can actively engage on the battlefield while also strategically controlling the army, much like in Orcs Must Die, but with the charm of Fortnite. The controls are good; only the building menu could be more intuitive. The strategic depth is relatively straightforward (relatively few unit types), but accessible.