Underplayed Gems

Space Menace (2022)

Space Menace cover
Developer
Only4Gamers
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You command a single ship and build a fleet through careful resource management and tactical combat in a top-down sci-fi setting.

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What players say

Players compare Space Menace to Battlevoid Harbinger and say it plays like a mobile game. They consistently complain about a grindy loop, a confusing research system, and an interface that lacks tooltips. Some enjoy the simple combat but note bugs and a lack of exploration.

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