Underplayed Gems

Flotsam (2019)

Flotsam cover
Developer
Pajama Llama Games
Publisher
Stray Fawn Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 4,489 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A calm, focused experience of managing a floating town while drifting across a serene ocean, recovering resources and building with a gentle, unhurried pace.

cozyrelaxingexplorationsurvivalresource managementatmosphericcasualopen-ended

What players say

Players praise the unique floating city concept and charming art style, but opinions split on polish and depth. Many find it a relaxing, cozy builder for about 20 hours, while others report bugs, softlocks from specialist deaths, and tedious micromanagement as the town grows.

Screenshots

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