Underplayed Gems

FOUNDRY (2024)

FOUNDRY cover
Developer
Channel 3 Entertainment
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 3,881 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A peaceful, methodical sandbox where you steadily transform raw landscapes into sprawling, automated factories at your own pace.

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What players say

Players have sharply mixed reactions, split between those who love the galactic market and fresh ideas and those frustrated by the clunky belt system, awkward movement, and lack of polish. A vocal minority strongly objects to the addition of generative AI for a single voiceover, calling it unethical and off-putting.

Screenshots

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