Underplayed Gems

Pax Nova (2020)

Pax Nova cover
Developer
Grey Wolf Entertainment
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 450 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, grand-scale strategy game about rebuilding humanity through careful exploration, diplomacy, and resource management.

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What players say

Players describe Pax Nova as a 4X with solid ideas but poor execution. Many point to shallow mechanics, small planets, and a thin tutorial. Bugs such as inconsistent cooldowns and turn-freeze crashes are common. Some compare it unfavorably to Civilization and Beyond Earth, and players split on whether it is worth a sale price.

Screenshots

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