Underplayed Gems

Buildanauts (2017)

Buildanauts cover

Developer: TouchTilt Games
Publisher: Octopus Tree
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 1.1 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

You survey a green landscape, sketch a building plan, pick the paint, and watch your cheerful crew assemble a town piece by piece.

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Screenshots

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