Underplayed Gems

Drox Operative (2014)

Drox Operative cover
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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Screenshots

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