Underplayed Gems

The Protagonist: EX-1 (2021)

The Protagonist: EX-1 cover
Developer
3Mind Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You control a lone agent navigating a mysterious alien station with tactical turn-based combat and a heavy story-driven atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the tactical combat, crafting, and story, but many say the game is abandoned and plagued by bugs, softlocks, and missing QoL features like key rebinding. Opinions split on whether it is worth buying on sale or not.

Screenshots

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