Underplayed Gems

Airships: Conquer the Skies (2018)

Airships: Conquer the Skies cover
Developer
David Stark
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 6,550 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn mix of meticulous vehicle design and frantic real-time battles where every module placement matters.

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What players say

Players love designing and testing ships in this deep sandbox, but split on the campaign's depth and say the price is too high without a sale. Multiplayer is a highlight, though some report fps issues and a messy modding scene.

Screenshots

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