Underplayed Gems

Techtonica (2024)

Techtonica cover
Developer
Fire Hose Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 3,226 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Exploring a bioluminescent alien cave, building conveyor belts and machines while uncovering a story with quirky cube companions.

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What players say

Players say the factory building is enjoyable but the writing is widely hated, calling dialogue cringeworthy or intrusive. The game lacks blueprints and an ending, performance is shaky, and development stopped after the studio folded, though some enjoy the terrain deformation and slow, spacious automation.

Screenshots

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