Underplayed Gems

Space Haven (2020)

Space Haven cover
Developer
Bugbyte Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.3 of 5, 10,927 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 43 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You guide a crew through calm, methodical resource management and ship building in the vastness of space.

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What players say

Players are split on Space Haven: some praise its unique space-colony concept and aesthetic, but many others are frustrated by a clunky UI, unexplained mechanics, and bugs that persist after years of development. The game is often described as lacking the depth of rivals like Rimworld, with repetitive events and a gameplay loop that grows stale after one playthrough.

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