Underplayed Gems

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science (2016)

PRINCIPIA: Master of Science cover
Developer
tomeapp
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 316 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, turn-based simulation of 17th-century scientific discovery where you cautiously perform experiments and manage rivalries.

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What players say

Players largely agree the game was abandoned in early access without promised updates, making it feel incomplete. The simulation of 17th century science has a unique atmosphere, but the gameplay becomes repetitive and mechanical after a few hours, with little variety in content.

Screenshots

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