Precursors (2017)

Developer: Deep Shadows
Publisher: GFI
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 115 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Flying between planets and fighting enemies in a light sci-fi action RPG with an emphasis on exploration and variety.

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What players say

Players call it a 2009 Ukrainian Starfield that is more ambitious than its AAA counterpart, with handcrafted planets, vehicle combat, and no loading screens. But the game is famously unfinished due to funding issues, and many report game-breaking bugs, broken mouse acceleration, and file corruption that can halt progress.

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