Underplayed Gems

The Inner Sea (2016)

The Inner Sea cover
Developer
dsquare
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You manage a growing fleet and crew in a mysterious archipelago, balancing trading, missions, and naval battles at a deliberate, exploratory pace.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful hand-drawn map and chill exploration, but almost all agree development stalled years ago and the game feels unfinished. Trading is too simple, music loops too quickly, and the camera cannot rotate, leaving a solid foundation with little depth.

Screenshots

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