Underplayed Gems

Outbound (2026)

Outbound cover
Developer
Square Glade Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.7 of 5, 2,002 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, pressure-free journey of building and exploring a colorful world at your own pace.

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What players say

Players call Outbound cozy but shallow, with a slow pace that becomes tedious in the late game. Many complain about the grindy research system and lack of fast travel, while co-op reviews report broken item sync. The scenic world is praised, but the four maps feel cramped and the narrative is nearly absent.

Trailer

Screenshots

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