Underplayed Gems

Nantucket (2018)

Nantucket cover
Developer
Picaresque Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 874 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You command a whaling ship, balancing crew, supplies, and voyages through a historically-inspired seafaring simulation with light RPG progression.

nautical explorationstrategic managementstory-drivenhistorical simulationturn-based combatresource managementatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the setting and art style but are sharply divided on the gameplay. Many criticize the RNG-heavy combat as frustrating and unfair, especially against pirates and the final boss, while others enjoy the challenge and atmosphere. The game is described as grindy, with slow travel and repetitive loops.

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