Underplayed Gems

Rogue State (2015)

Rogue State cover
Developer
LRDGames, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 258 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a fragile post-revolution state, making tense decisions to balance competing factions and foreign pressures while watching for betrayal.

political simulationdiplomatic tensionbalancing actresource managementdecision-makingstrategicsoberuncertain

What players say

Players praise its charm and variety of events, but say the campaign is short and the mechanics lack depth. Many note frustrating RNG and unexpected outcomes, while performance issues like a locked 36 FPS limit the polish.

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