Underplayed Gems

Minicology (2024)

Minicology cover
Developer
Isaac Denner
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.4 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A moderately-paced, creative survival sandbox where you build, automate, and explore tiny, procedurally-generated planets at your own speed.

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What players say

Players compare Minicology to Terraria and Starbound, praising its exploration, automation, and charming world design, but many find the UI clunky, the controls awkward, and the circular planet movement disorienting or motion-sickness-inducing. The developer is noted as responsive, yet some players report missing resolution support for ultrawide and 4K monitors.

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