''Tiny Metal'' is a

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developed by Area 35 and published by Unties. It was released for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and

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in December 2017. A follow-up, ''Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble'', was released in July 2019 on Nintendo Switch and PC.

Gameplay

''Tiny Metal'' is a military-themed

Development

''Tiny Metal'' is the debut game from Japanese video game development studio Area 35. The studio was founded in August 2016 by

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who directed the game. At the game's release the studio had six full-time developers. Key influences of the game include ''

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'' and ''

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. The game was released on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and

on 21 December 2017. The game was published by Unties, an indie gaming label that is part of

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Reception

''Tiny Metal'' received "mixed or average" reviews from critics according to

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References

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