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Socketeer

Strategically hack robots to control their combat abilities and use them to advance deeper into each space station stronghold in this charming sci-fi roguelike.

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Developer
Ice BEAM Ltd.
Publisher
Alliance Digital Media
Release
August 21, 2018
7 years and 347 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive34 reviews76.5%

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About the Game

In Socketeer you play as a small hacking robot who has no weapons, but is surrounded by enemies who do. Strategically hack robots to control their combat abilities and use them to advance deeper into each space station stronghold in this charming sci-fi roguelike.

  • Hack over 10 unique robots and use their  attacks to defeat your enemies
  • Blast open the hull to suck enemies out into space but don’t get caught yourself!
  • Purchase upgrades at the shop OR risk hacking the Shopkeeper to take it all for FREE!
  • Find and hack secret treasure chests for valuable loot and unlock new abilities!
  • Use environmental traps like lava pits, explosive canisters, stun lasers, and more to defeat enemies quickly!
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