Underplayed Gems

Stellar Tactics (2016)

Stellar Tactics cover
Developer
Maverick Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 1,709 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

building and directing a custom squad through a vast, methodical turn-based space adventure with deep character and equipment customization.

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What players say

Players praise the solo developer's ambition and the nostalgic feel of a 90s space RPG, but many find the procedurally generated worlds empty and the gameplay monotonous. Combat and movement feel clunky to some, and opinions are split on whether the scope leads to depth or repetition.

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