Underplayed Gems

Partial Control (2019)

Partial Control cover
Developer
Cavern Head
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, disorienting tactical struggle where you fight against your own unreliable control.

tenseunpredictabletacticaldystopianchaoticstrategicfrustratingadaptive

What players say

Players praise the novel semi-turn-based combat where you give orders during pauses, then watch the action unfold. Many call it a clever puzzle game with a dark sci-fi atmosphere, but some note the price feels steep for the content. Color blind players report the green and yellow units are indistinguishable.

Trailer

Screenshots

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