Underplayed Gems

AUTARKIS (2025)

AUTARKIS cover
Developer
rockingprojects
Publisher
rockingprojects, Metaroot
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, turn-based strategy game that feels thoughtful and low-stakes.

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What players say

Players describe Autarkis as a puzzle city-builder with a steep learning curve and a tutorial that explains too little, leaving them to figure out tile interactions and even the research menu on their own. Once past that, many find the loop addictive and the difficulty climb satisfying, though some wish the upgrade tree were deeper.

Trailer

Screenshots

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