Underplayed Gems

Ceres (2015)

Ceres cover
Developer
Jötunn Games
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.6 of 5, 157 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, deliberate strategy game where you manage a struggling colony against a backdrop of cosmic ruin and isolation.

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What players say

Players say Ceres has a unique and promising concept but was abandoned unfinished by the developer, leaving it buggy and unpolished. Many report the UI is a fight, the tutorial is broken, and saves can freeze, though a dedicated few enjoy its deep combat and exploration after pushing through the issues.

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