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Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.

2024ActionIndieEarly Access8.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Pixeljam
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Frequently asked about Utopia Must Fall

Is Utopia Must Fall verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Utopia Must Fall is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Utopia Must Fall cost?
Utopia Must Fall is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Utopia Must Fall?
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Who developed Utopia Must Fall?
Utopia Must Fall was developed by Pixeljam.

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