Underplayed Gems

Deep Space Outpost (2022)

Deep Space Outpost cover
Developer
Niris Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical space base-builder where you carefully expand a station tile by tile while managing resources and fending off threats.

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What players say

Players describe Deep Space Outpost as a very early and barebones colony sim, essentially a foundation with slow but consistent updates from a solo developer. It feels like a relaxed Rimworld-like game set on a space station, though some warn of performance bugs and the ability to softlock yourself early on.

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