Underplayed Gems

Avorion (2020)

Avorion cover
Developer
Boxelware
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 14,502 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 64 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A sprawling space sandbox where you build and command ships, trade across a fractured galaxy, and fight alien threats at your own pace.

explorationsandboxspace simopen worldbuildingtradingcombatatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the ship building and sandbox freedom, often sinking hundreds of hours into building fleets and stations. However, many find the early game unintuitive, the tutorial broken, and dedicated server setup a nightmare, while others note the galaxy feels wide but shallow outside of ship customization.

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