Underplayed Gems

Planet X3 (DOS) (2023)

Planet X3 (DOS) cover
Developer
8-Bit Productions, LLC
Publisher
NMSE & Co LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical resource-management game with deliberate base-building and retro pixel graphics.

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What players say

Players praise Planet X3 as a faithful and challenging DOS-era RTS that demands constant building and attacking rather than slow defensive play. It works on real retro hardware, and fans of creator The 8-Bit Guy appreciate the attention to detail, though some note it is not comparable to Command & Conquer.

Screenshots

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