Underplayed Gems

The Fermi Paradox (2021)

The Fermi Paradox cover
Developer
Anomaly Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 997 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A sweeping, god-like simulation where you shape alien civilizations over eons, with weighty choices that echo through millennia.

atmosphericcontemplativestrategicnarrative-drivenconsequence-richsimulationexploratorydeliberate

What players say

Players describe it as a narrative-driven game where you guide civilizations through choices, more of a choose-your-own-adventure than a deep strategy game. The gameplay loop quickly feels repetitive, and development has stalled since the game's early access launch in 2021.

Trailer

Screenshots

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