Underplayed Gems

Desperation (2021)

Desperation cover
Developer
EXBOTS
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a gritty survival game where you scramble for resources while fending off zombies and robots, alone or with others.

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What players say

Players see potential in this survival-crafting early access title, comparing it to Rust, but warn the world feels empty and content is thin. The game is fun with friends for a few hours, yet single player offers little challenge and the building system seems rigid.

Screenshots

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