Underplayed Gems

Star Traders: Frontiers (2018)

Star Traders: Frontiers cover
Developer
Trese Brothers
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 3,791 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deep, strategic space management sim where every decision of ship and crew shapes your path in an evolving galaxy.

strategiccustomizableturn-basedexplorationmanagementreplayabletacticalopen-ended

What players say

Players love the depth and replayability, calling it an addictive sandbox with engaging ship and ground combat. However, they warn of a steep learning curve and a UI that needs quality-of-life improvements, with no tutorial and achievements disabled for modded saves. Some note the lack of cross-save between mobile and PC.

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