Necesse (2019)

Developer: Fair Games ApS
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 27,538 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An open-ended survival sandbox that blends base-building, exploration, and combat with a steady pace of progression and discovery.

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What players say

Players describe Necesse as a top-down blend of Terraria and Rimworld, with rewarding colony automation and varied gear. Some hit a grind wall after 20 hours, and a few report VRAM crashes or desync in multiplayer. Boss fights and incursions are praised, though raids can feel too punishing.

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