Underplayed Gems

Rover Mechanic Simulator (2020)

Rover Mechanic Simulator cover
Developer
▲ Pyramid Games
Publisher
Pyramid Games S.A., PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 665 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical, and educational repair game set on Mars, focused on careful disassembly and maintenance of detailed rover components.

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What players say

Players appreciate the detailed rover models but many find the loop of unscrewing, cleaning and printing parts tedious. The game is a simplified car mechanic simulator reskinned for Mars, with slow animations and no automation. Fans of Occupy Mars or rover engineering will enjoy it, but others criticize the clunky UX and shallow gameplay.

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