Underplayed Gems

Star Shift Origins (2021)

Star Shift Origins cover
Developer
Psychronic Game Studios
Publisher
Psychronic Games
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 68 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tactical turn-based RPG where you guide a stranded crew through a colorful sci-fi conspiracy, balancing exploration and strategic combat.

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What players say

Players praise the well-written sci-fi story and large party size but consistently say it's very short, feeling more like a prologue or demo than a full game. Reviews split on difficulty: some find it simple to learn, others call the beginning hard and poorly explained. Minor bugs are noted but not game-breaking.

Screenshots

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