Underplayed Gems

Ports of Call Classic (2019)

Ports of Call Classic cover
Developer
Dipl. Ing. Rolf-Dieter Klein
Genres
Adventure, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical cargo-trading simulation with a retro pixel aesthetic and strategic decision-making.

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What players say

Players consistently describe it as an exact port from the 80s, with the same economy simulation and addictive RNG. The game is considered brutal and some find its difficulty still punishing decades later, though a few note the graphics are poor.

Screenshots

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