Underplayed Gems

Astronarch (2021)

Astronarch cover
Developer
Dale Turner
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 1,141 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, hands-off strategy game where you position heroes and watch battles unfold across procedurally generated maps.

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What players say

Players appreciate the roguelite autobattler concept and team synergies, but many find runs grow repetitive quickly once units and encounters are seen. Reviews split on depth: some call it strategic and rewarding, others say it's boring with minimal interactivity and frustratingly slow pacing. A long-standing Steam Deck black screen issue goes unaddressed.

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