Underplayed Gems

Edge Islands (2025)

Edge Islands cover
Developer
LS Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 98 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A manageable colony sim where you balance adventurers' needs and moods while exploring procedurally generated islands and fighting in tactical turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players praise the demo that carries progress into the full game, with a procedurally generated map and a mix of city-building and turn-based combat. Reviews split on early difficulty: some find the initial hours grindy and controls frustrating, while others say it opens up after learning mechanics. The developer gets credit for quickly fixing bugs.

Trailer

Screenshots

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