Underplayed Gems

Star General (2023)

Star General cover
Developer
Catware
Publisher
SNEG
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You methodically manage resources and command fleets across a top-down space map, moving carefully through turns as you expand and defend against alien races.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of space and ground combat but warn that the game demands patience and a manual read. The lack of a tutorial, slow turn-based pacing, and dated interface are consistent criticisms, with some noting ground combat can drag. Opinion is split on whether nostalgia alone carries it.

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Screenshots

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