Underplayed Gems

Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return (2023)

Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cover
Developer
Love in Space
Publisher
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 287 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a deliberate, story-driven tactical mecha RPG with detailed character interactions and strategic turn-based combat in a sci-fi space setting

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What players say

Players praise the new combat engine and free movement system, calling it a huge improvement over earlier games. The tutorial is widely criticized as bad, and some wish for more language options.

Trailer

Screenshots

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