Underplayed Gems

Stardust Origins (2022)

Stardust Origins cover
Developer
Nikolaj Piet Pagh
Publisher
PetskullGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven top-down space adventure blending exploration, trade, and mining on unique planets with combat and personal stakes.

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What players say

Players compare it to 2D versions of Elite or Escape Velocity. They praise the depth of trading and ship customization but warn about bugs, especially save files that break and UI clicks that fire weapons in safe zones. The developer is noted for fixing crashes quickly.

Screenshots

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