Underplayed Gems

The Ensign (2024)

The Ensign cover
Developer
Amir Rajan
Publisher
Scratchwork Development LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, methodical journey through a desolate world where each step risks death and every lesson is earned through trial and error.

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What players say

Players who enjoy the world of A Dark Room find a tougher, text-based prequel focused on expedition and combat. A scroll-down bug can ruin runs, and opinions split sharply between those who love the bleak atmosphere and one reviewer who calls it poorly designed.

Screenshots

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