Underplayed Gems

Bootlegger: Moonshine Empire (2024)

Bootlegger: Moonshine Empire cover
Developer
Choice of Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, narrative-driven experience where every choice shapes your rise or fall in the gritty illegal liquor trade of 1920s New York.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and the freedom to roleplay a range of moral outcomes, from a communist mayor to a ruthless gangster. Many note the game is short, around 2–7 hours, and some feel the ending is abrupt or rushed. A few wish for more historical depth or a steadier plot.

Screenshots

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