Underplayed Gems

Vanguard Galaxy (2025)

Vanguard Galaxy cover
Developer
Bat Roost Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 506 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 86 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical strategy simulator with a casual, indie feel.

casualstrategicsimulatedearly accessindieplanningmethodical

What players say

Players praise the idle automation and the solo Eve-like loop for second-monitor play, but split on active gameplay: some find mining and combat tedious while others like the chill pace. Long-time players warn that post-update crafting changes hurt and that once you reach the endgame there is little to do.

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Screenshots

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