Underplayed Gems

Starcom: Unknown Space (2024)

Starcom: Unknown Space cover
Developer
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 4,399 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a vast, hand-drawn universe with a focus on discovery, ship customization, and tactical battles against alien factions.

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What players say

Players call this the closest modern game to Star Control 2, with a modular ship builder and a strong emphasis on exploration. Opinions split on clarity: some love piecing together the story from notes and random finds, while others find objectives frustratingly vague and the constant scanning tedious.

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