Underplayed Gems

Fate of the World (2011)

Fate of the World cover
Developer
Red Redemption
Publisher
Soothsayer Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 448 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, turn-based global strategy game where you carefully balance ecological preservation against human demands with a serious, dramatic tone.

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What players say

Players praise the core concept and depth, but harshly criticize the opaque systems, vague card descriptions, and poor UI. Many agree it requires a specific strategy to win and an unofficial mod to be playable. The game is very challenging and opinions split on whether the difficulty reflects real-world complexity or is due to flawed design.

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