Underplayed Gems

Solargene (2022)

Solargene cover
Developer
Alexander Semenov
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 841 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Managing a private space corporation feels like slowly expanding a complex network of colonies and ships across the solar system, balancing resource extraction and infrastructure.

methodicalgrand scalestrategicresource managementrealisticmoddableearly accessindustrial

What players say

Players are split on Solargene. Many praise its potential but find the clunky UI and poorly designed tutorial a major obstacle. Others are frustrated by a tedious comfort system that forces constant building to satisfy ever-increasing colonist needs, calling it repetitive.

Screenshots

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