Underplayed Gems

Desynced: Autonomous Colony Simulator (2023)

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Developer
Stage Games Inc.
Publisher
Forklift Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 2,001 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical automation sim where you direct drones to build and manage a base on an alien world, blending strategic planning with slow-paced survival.

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What players say

Players praise the unique automation system that uses direct bot commands instead of conveyer belts, calling it a mix of RTS and logic puzzles. Many say it requires patience to learn, especially the scripting, and wish for better tutorials and a debugging tool.

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