Defending Earth is an indie action-strategy hybrid that combines real-time sci-fi gameplay with roguelike progression as you mount a defense against alien invasion. Released in February 2023 across PC, macOS, and Linux, the game draws inspiration from titles like FTL, blending tactical decision-making with moment-to-moment combat challenges.
The game has recently seen coverage highlighting its roguelike structure and strategic depth, positioning it as a fresh take on the well-worn alien-invasion premise. Its appeal lies in the unpredictability of procedural runs alongside deliberate tactical choices during encounters, offering both the replayability roguelikes promise and the strategic planning of larger-scale defense scenarios.
via Pocket Gamer News
Defending Earth from alien invaders is as classic to the world of gaming as tragedies are to theatre, or obnoxious auteurs are to cinema. And the latest to take a crack at it offers an intriguing mix of FTL and real-time sci-fi strategy, with The Last Mission now available on Goo…