Crying Suns (2019)
- Developer
- Alt Shift
- Publisher
- Humble Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 4,518 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 16 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tactical space commander game with a dark, story-driven atmosphere where each run uncovers a fallen empire's mystery.
tacticalstory richatmosphericdarkrogue-litestrategicproceduraldeliberate
What players say
Players compare it to FTL, with many enjoying the narrative and meta-progression, though some find the combat tedious or poorly explained. Opinions split on whether the story saves the experience, and a few report technical bugs that can ruin runs.
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