Underplayed Gems

Circadian City (2020)

Circadian City cover
Developer
Nowhere Studios
Publisher
Way Down Deep
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
2.9 of 5, 168 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a relaxed life simulation where you manage daily needs and build friendships that shape a dream world

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What players say

Players unanimously call this an abandoned early access title. The developer went silent in 2022, then started a different project. Those who played find it confusing, with unclear goals and a stress system that blocks progress, while the dream world feels empty compared to the real world.

Screenshots

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