Underplayed Gems

ArchiTac (2020)

ArchiTac cover
Developer
Squish-Fish Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.2 of 5, 222 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Stranded on a hostile planet, you gather materials and build upwards while fending off irritable wildlife in a methodical, crafting-driven loop.

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What players say

Players are split on ArchiTac, a free short survival-builder that can be beaten in about two hours. Many find it charming and fun despite frequent crashes, poor performance even on low settings, and an abrupt ending that just says "You Win!" Others note it lacks basic options like sound controls and feels like a student project.

Screenshots

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