Underplayed Gems

Deadnaut: Signal Lost (2023)

Deadnaut: Signal Lost cover
Developer
Screwfly Studios
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 95 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cold, tactical solo-command horror slog where you manage distrust and hazard in procedurally generated derelicts.

atmospherictenseturn-based tacticalpunishingpsychological horrorprocedurallonelysci-fi horror

What players say

Players describe it as atmospheric but punishing, with sound design and minimalist graphics carrying the mood. The difficulty is a sticking point: some find it too harsh with no risk-reward balance, while others enjoy it as a satisfying puzzle.

Trailer

Screenshots

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