The Fermi Paradox (2021)

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

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How it feels

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

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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.

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