Underplayed Gems

The State of Nowhere (2026)

The State of Nowhere cover
Developer
Anomaly Works
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a calm yet tense simulation of managing food distribution under a totalitarian regime, where every decision carries weight.

casualsimulationatmospherictenseresource managementdystopiancontroller-friendlythought-provoking

What players say

Players love it if they enjoy Papers, Please and appreciate that the developer is very responsive, fixing bugs within hours. Some find it lacking quality-of-life features, making the early game frustrating.

Trailer

Screenshots

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