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Blindsided Labs

Recruit Swordsmen, Archers, and Templars, then watch your pixel squad auto-battle across the screen. Crush the enemy base before its ever-tougher waves crush you in an endlessly escalating tug-of-war!

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July 11, 2025
1 year and 110 days ago
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Key Information

A tide of pixel-art combat rolls across the screen—your hand-picked squad on the left, relentless enemy waves on the right. Spend steadily-generated Energy to recruit one of three classic heroes:

  • Swordsman – hardy frontline bruiser

  • Archer – ranged sharpshooter who thins the horde

  • Templar – Tankier, faster, and more damage!

Once deployed, units march forward automatically, clashing wherever they meet. If a side’s warriors fall, survivors push on to batter the opposing base. Destroy the enemy stronghold before they topple yours and the round is yours.

But victory comes at a price: each win beefs up the enemy army and bolsters their base with extra health, ratcheting up the pressure in an ever-escalating gauntlet. How long can your tactics keep pace with their growing fury?

Key Features

  • Pick-and-Play Strategy – Simple unit-buying at the start of every round; deep decisions in what you field.

  • Three Distinct Classes – Mix frontline muscle, ranged support and tanky defense to craft the perfect battle line.

  • Endless Escalation – Every victory toughens the next wave, turning early skirmishes into nail-biting sieges.

  • One-Screen Pixel Action – Clean, colorful art keeps the focus on moment-to-moment tactics.

  • Short Sessions, Long Mastery – Matches play fast, but optimal play and high-wave survival demand cunning.

Rally your tiny army, sharpen your strategy, and see how far you can push before the ever-stronger foe pushes back!

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