Underplayed Gems

Astro Wars (2024)

Astro Wars cover
Developer
26horses
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
3.1 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 55 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fair, strategic game of patient expansion and diplomatic maneuvering in space.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided. Many say the game is broken or unplayable due to buggy account creation, a non-functional economy, and a missing tutorial. Others warn the PvP servers are dead and the cash shop is aggressive. A few veteran players praise the long-term strategic depth and community, but even they note the painfully slow start and early access state.

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