Mainframe Defenders

Buy88%

Very Positive · 795 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Synthetic Domain · Exploration · Feb 25, 2020

Player review score
88%
Very Positive
Price
$4.48
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
14
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
13
Full audio0 of 13
Subtitles13 of 13

Should I buy Mainframe Defenders?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 118 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 65 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Story: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 795 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
70% of themes are praise20% are divided10% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
118 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Each skill tree has 2 to 3 different options per tier, so there is some freedom when it comes to personal choices.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
65 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The graphics take a few 'runs' to get into, but everything is really clear, once you get used to it.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It has some replay value through the end-game unlocks, adding new mechs, gear, and weapons to the circulation.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At the highest difficulty, the limits of your tactical prowess are tested to its limits.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Every menu feels awesome and purposeful, and I only wish there was a little more world building to read through.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You'll probably be asking yourself, a little frequently, "is that intentional? am I supposed to be doing that much damage?" [Yes, you are, probably. Don't worry. Big number make brain go.] Finally, I want to mention the soundtrack.

+1 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay118 reviews
Graphics65 reviews
Combat58 reviews
Difficulty44 reviews
Interface28 reviews
Audio24 reviews
Bugs5 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
100% still recommend
Co-op
100% still recommend
Players complain
Story
94% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$4.48

The lowest we've tracked is $0.59.

9 points recordedtoday · $4.48

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