Underplayed Gems

Above Earth (2019)

Above Earth cover
Developer
Steven Eric Boyette
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.6 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, first-person survival experience focused on managing scarce resources in the lonely aftermath of a global catastrophe.

atmosphericsurvivaltenseresource managementfirst-personimmersiveprocedural generationlonely

What players say

Players compare it to The Long Dark and Subnautica, but warn that the first hours are brutal even on the easiest setting. Resources like food, water and fatigue drain too quickly, forcing restarts that repeat the opening sequence. The slow EVA movement and clunky interface frustrate many, though some find the survival loop rewarding once they push past the steep learning curve.

Screenshots

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