Underplayed Gems

StarDrive 2 (2015)

StarDrive 2 cover
Developer
Zero Sum Games
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.8 of 5, 2,101 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a methodical turn-based strategy with realtime combat that feels like commanding a galactic empire through careful planning and resource management.

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What players say

Players say StarDrive 2 is a promising 4X space game with deep ship customization, but is now unplayable on modern Windows systems due to crashes and lack of updates. Long-time fans warn it effectively is abandonware, with bugs that ruin saves and balance tilted against the player.

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