Drox Operative (2014)

- Developer
- Soldak Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 320 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 16 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Piloting a customizable starship through a living, reactive galaxy where diplomacy and combat shape the balance of power.
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What players say
Players describe Drox Operative as a Diablo-like ARPG set in space where AI factions play a 4X war game in the background. Many recommend the sequel instead, saying it improves on everything. The game runs on potato hardware but has an old-school look, and players note the progression can feel slow.
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