Underplayed Gems

Duskers (2016)

Duskers cover
Developer
Misfits Attic
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 2,780 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You pilot drones via a gritty command-line interface, piecing together survival from sensor blips and silent corridors in an abandoned, hostile galaxy.

atmospherictenseisolatedtacticaldifficultproceduraltext-basedrogue-like

What players say

Players describe Duskers as an unforgiving exploration game where you command drones through a terminal interface. The difficulty is harsh, with frequent resets and instant drone losses. Some struggle with keyboard layouts, and long-time players note there is no real ending.

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Screenshots

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