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

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.

sandboxstrategicadventurousmethodicaltradingnaval combatearly accessatmospheric

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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