Deep Rock Galactic (2020)

Developer: Ghost Ship Games
Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 377,932 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 67 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic and intense cooperative mining expedition where teamwork is essential to survive alien hordes and procedurally generated caves.

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What players say

Players praise Deep Rock Galactic for respecting their time with clear, contained missions and rewarding teamwork. The community is widely seen as one of the best, though some report toxicity from hosts kicking for minor mistakes. Later updates and the sequel announcement drew criticism for unaddressed bugs and a perceived shift in developer priorities.

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