Underplayed Gems

Necesse (2019)

Necesse cover
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

How it feels

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

survivalcraftingatmosphericexplorationbase-buildingcooperativechallengingadventurous

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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Screenshots

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