Underplayed Gems

Plains of Pain (2023)

Plains of Pain cover
Developer
Cobra Byte Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 883 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A sprawling, unfinished survival sandbox with tense scavenging and crafting in a sun-scorched wasteland.

survivalopen worldpost-apocalypticmultiplayercraftinglootexplorationunfinished

What players say

Players are split on this post-apocalyptic survival game. Many see promise in its unique setting and faction system, but early access roughness holds it back. Common complaints include clunky combat, braindead AI, inventory issues, and a general lack of polish.

Screenshots

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