Underplayed Gems

BossConstructor (2016)

BossConstructor cover
Developer
Neomateria Games GmbH
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.7 of 5, 220 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You carefully tinker with modular ship parts, balancing weight and energy to make something that flies, then test it in open-ended space exploration.

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What players say

Players are split on the fun factor, with many praising the sandbox combat but frustrated by the abandoned state, clunky controls, and technical issues. The game crashes frequently, has Java performance problems, lacks support, and features repetitive missions including fights against your own ship clone.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.