Underplayed Gems

Solar Explorer: New Dawn (2018)

Solar Explorer: New Dawn cover
Developer
Dwarf Cavern
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-burn, precision-driven arcade experience where each landing is a tense test of piloting skill under procedural conditions.

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What players say

Players praise the game for its addictive arcade-style gameplay and polished presentation, especially the music and lighting. The physics-based controls get harder with each landing, and some find the game brutally difficult on higher settings or even on easy mode.

Screenshots

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