Underplayed Gems

Emerge: Cities of the Apocalypse (2016)

Emerge: Cities of the Apocalypse cover
Developer
Emilios Manolidis
Platforms
Windows
Rating
3.5 of 5, 162 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You methodically rebuild ruined cities while managing resources and fighting zombies in turn-based tactical missions.

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What players say

Players split on Emerge. Many report it is unplayable on Windows 10 due to crashes after combat and resolution glitches, with no developer support. Those who enjoy it find the gameplay loop fun, tough, and rewarding with permanent unlocks, while others call it repetitive, grindy, and overpriced like a mobile game.

Screenshots

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