The Great Plague Exodus (2021)

Developer: Priory Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical journey of managing a family's survival through plague-ridden 17th-century England, with every resource and choice weighed against encroaching death.

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What players say

Players compare it to Oregon Trail with the Black Death, but many say it's too short and expensive for what it offers. The game is buggy, especially the end turn button, and some find it too easy after one trial run while others find it hard. There's heart and good writing here, but most recommend waiting for a deep sale.

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