Underplayed Gems

Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game (2023)

Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game cover
Developer
Iron Tower Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 4,058 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, deliberate tactical RPG where every conversation and combat choice feels weighted by the crushing hopelessness of life aboard a decaying interstellar vessel.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and setting but are sharply divided on the difficulty and balance. Combat is punishing and RNG-heavy, especially on the default Underdog mode, while a non-combat playthrough is viable. The branching story and faction system are highlights, though some feel the later chapters are rushed.

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