Underplayed Gems

Beat the Heat (2022)

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Developer
Blazing Soft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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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

A thoughtful, turn-by-turn simulation of managing an ecosystem's resources to foster sustainability.

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What players say

Players praise the art style and the balance between resource management and community survival. Climate events force strategic shifts, and recovery is as tough as the disaster itself. Some find the path to a perfect score too narrow, making repeat plays feel repetitive.

Screenshots

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