Underplayed Gems

Mysterious Space (2015)

Mysterious Space cover
Developer
Ben Hendel-Doying
Publisher
benmakesgames.com
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced space roguelike where you dive into procedurally generated sectors, scraping for fuel and gear while fighting aliens with quirky upgrades.

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What players say

Players compare it to Defender, Solar Jetman, and Risk of Rain. The game is praised for its music and procedural variety, but opinions split on difficulty: some call it a relaxing challenge, others find it unfair due to tiny visuals and chance-based deaths. A few reviewers report the game became unplayable after updates.

Screenshots

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