Stranded: Alien Dawn (2023)

Developer: Haemimont Games
Publisher: Frontier Foundry
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 11,134 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, strategic survival sim where careful planning and resource management are key to protecting a small group from a harsh alien world.

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What players say

Players are split on Stranded: Alien Dawn. Many enjoy the base building and graphics but complain about frustrating pawn AI that ignores tasks, a mood system that triggers mental breaks despite positive buffs, and crafting that takes too long. Long-time players say development stopped after Paradox bought the studio, leaving bugs unfixed.

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