Underplayed Gems

The Trail: Frontier Challenge (2017)

The Trail: Frontier Challenge cover
Developer
22cans
Publisher
Kongregate
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 325 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical trek through an undiscovered landscape where you trade with other players at campfires and manage your supplies.

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What players say

Players say the PC version has less content than the free mobile version and that the game has been abandoned with no updates, leading to game-breaking bugs. Those who enjoy it find it a relaxing, meditative hiking and crafting experience with no microtransactions.

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