DROD: The Second Sky (2016)

Developer: Caravel Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a methodical, turn-based dungeon puzzle that rewards careful planning and tactical thinking on a 2D grid

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What players say

Players call this the best puzzle game ever, with hundreds of top-notch rooms and thousands of user-made levels. The game is long and challenging, especially for series veterans, and has good and bad endings. Mac players report a fatal crash that was never fixed.

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