Underplayed Gems

Saurian (2017)

Saurian cover
Developer
Urvogel Games, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.0 of 5, 1,838 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A grounded, tense survival simulation focused on managing needs and avoiding threats in a scientifically accurate prehistoric open world.

survivalrealisticatmospherictenseimmersiveopen worldeducational

What players say

Players are split on Saurian. Many call it abandoned or a money sink, pointing to missing features, rough performance, and AI that barely moves the herd. Others praise its unique realism and note that a tiny volunteer team still works on it after a manager allegedly took Kickstarter money. Most agree development has been painfully slow for years.

Trailer

Screenshots

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