Underplayed Gems

Cosmic Express (2017)

Cosmic Express cover
Developer
Cosmic Engineers, Alan Hazelden, Benjamin Davis, Tyu
Publisher
Draknek & Friends
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 621 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deceptively cute puzzle game that feels gently challenging and spatially satisfying as you carefully route trains through a whimsical, minimalist space colony.

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What players say

Players praise the clever puzzle design and satisfying breakthroughs, but many find later levels devolve into tedious trial and error. The difficulty curve is uneven, with some early puzzles as tough as late ones, and several say the game overstays its welcome.

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Screenshots

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