Lacuna Passage (2017)

Developer: Candescent Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 105 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a vast, quiet Martian landscape, carefully managing your gear and resources to stay alive.

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What players say

Players praise the realistic survival mechanics and desolate Mars atmosphere, but nearly all long-term reviews say development has been abandoned with no updates for years. The game lacks a story mode and meaningful goals, leaving only a few hours of gameplay before survival becomes impossible.

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