Underplayed Gems

NEO Scavenger (2014)

NEO Scavenger cover
Developer
Blue Bottle Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 5,396 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, turn-based survival slog where every decision about scavenging, crafting, and moving matters against a backdrop of cold and hunger.

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What players say

Players call it a brutally difficult survival game where death comes fast and often, a stray dog, a single fight, or the cold can end a run. Many praise its replayability and dark, layered story, though several note the late-game area Camp GreyLing is a trial-and-error slog and that you will want to manually back up saves.

Trailer

Screenshots

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