Star Merc (2017)

Developer: D247 Games
Publisher: New Worlds Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

you explore a pixelated, open galaxy where every decision shapes alliances and outcomes, with a methodical pace and a sense of chosen-path freedom.

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What players say

Players report Star Merc is a broken RPG Maker title with an unskippable intro, no settings menu, and non-functional interactions. Many call it a low-effort asset flip, though a few find its open-ended world compelling despite the bugs.

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