Underplayed Gems

dotAGE (2023)

dotAGE cover
Developer
Michele Pirovano
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,664 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a deliberate, turn-based village survival sim where you carefully assign workers to tasks under a looming prophecy, blending cozy pixel aesthetics with dark humor and challenging decisions.

cozystrategicthoughtfulresource managementturn-baseddarkly humorouspixel graphicsdifficult

What players say

Players describe dotAGE as a turn-based resource management game with roguelike progression, where one bad event can doom a run. Some find it stressful or imbalanced, while others praise its depth and replay value. Fans of board games like Catan may enjoy it.

Screenshots

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