Underplayed Gems

Astrog (2019)

Astrog cover
Developer
DigitalArtefact
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
2.1 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A modest top-down roguelike with a space-themed progression loop, feeling methodical and slightly sparse.

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What players say

Players say Astrog is barely functional: it crashes, misbehaves with monitors and controllers, and offers no tutorial. The few who got past the bugs found unclear goals, instant deaths in empty space, and a skill system that makes no sense. Some praise the Linux version.

Screenshots

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