Underplayed Gems

Ostriv (2020)

Ostriv cover
Developer
yevhen8
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 7,550 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A deliberate and calming city-builder that focuses on organic layouts and believable communities without restrictive grid limitations.

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What players say

Players praise the calming pace and intricate building animations, with many noting it's a relaxing alternative to Manor Lords. However, it remains in early access since 2020, and some report freezing on the main screen or late-game crashes, alongside a lack of workshop support.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.