Underplayed Gems

Survival Vacancy (2021)

Survival Vacancy cover
Developer
Mind Leak
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 87 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical grind of digging and automating an underground shelter while managing scarce resources.

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What players say

Players are split on this automation survival game. Some enjoy the challenge and active developer, but many find the crafting tedious, the UI clunky, and railways that break without warning. Long-time players warn that development stalled and the game feels unfinished.

Screenshots

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