Underplayed Gems

To The Core (2023)

To The Core cover
Developer
SomethingExtra
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 5,145 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A laid-back rhythm of digging deeper into planets while upgrading gear, with a steady drip of progress and minimal pressure.

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What players say

Players are split on this incremental clicker. Many say the early game is brutally slow and the progression feels unbalanced with satisfying upgrades locked until late. Some enjoy the grind once unlocked, but others report a broken save system and a tedious final achievement.

Screenshots

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