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

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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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