Underplayed Gems

Orch Star (2018)

Orch Star cover
Developer
Orch Star Studios
Publisher
White Warlock AB
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You command a fleet in real-time, balancing quick tactical decisions with long-term conquest in a sci-fi setting.

strategicimmersivecompetitiveintensecunningchallenginginteractive

What players say

Players praise the polished visuals and soundtrack, comparing it favorably to free game Lazerbait. The core loop is simple – capture planets to grow your fleet – but the campaign gets crushingly hard. Opinions split on whether the simplicity is elegant or shallow.

Screenshots

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