Casual
A relaxed rhythm-and-timing game where you drop and reel in your line to a steady beat.
★★★★☆ 4.3
Strategy and Tower Defence, Played Properly
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Casual · 4.3★
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«A relaxed rhythm-and-timing game where you drop and reel in your line to a steady beat.»
Bruno · Big Bass Drop
«A lane-based real-time strategy game about defending a mountain kingdom with limited resources.»
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