Underplayed Gems

Children of a Dead Earth (2016)

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Developer
Q Switched Productions, LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 930 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deeply realistic, technically demanding sandbox where every ship design and orbital maneuver is grounded in real physics, rewarding careful planning over fast reflexes.

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What players say

Players love the hard sci-fi realism and detailed orbital mechanics, but warn the game has had no updates since 2018 and is effectively dead. It has a steep learning curve and is best for engineers and space nerds.

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