Underplayed Gems

Stellar Return (2024)

Stellar Return cover
Developer
PikaPika Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, text-driven experience where you guide a stranded astronaut through unknown dangers, making careful decisions that shape the outcome.

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What players say

Players act as a remote controller guiding a stranded astronaut through text-only dialogue, managing health, food, and mental stats. Many note the core idea is clever, but the English translation and repetitive, vague options drag it down. A single playthrough lasts about 30 minutes. The small text and lack of window/font sizing frustrate some.

Screenshots

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