Underplayed Gems

Deadnaut (2014)

Deadnaut cover
Developer
Screwfly Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 158 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, tactical management game where you guide disposable operatives through procedurally generated derelict spaceships, emphasizing stressful resource management and permanent loss.

tenseatmosphericpunishingstrategicunforgivingclaustrophobictacticalsurvival horror

What players say

Players love the Alien-inspired atmosphere and the feeling of directing a doomed squad, but many find the interface confusing and the RNG unfair. Reviews split on whether the challenge is rewarding or frustrating, with several recommending Duskers instead.

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Screenshots

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