Underplayed Gems

Gaia Beyond (2020)

Gaia Beyond cover
Developer
Warp Turtle
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 264 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A sprawling, open-ended space odyssey where you carve your own path through trade, combat, and faction intrigue in a richly detailed 2D solar system.

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What players say

Players praise the art style, music, and satisfying ship-building loop but find the map small, the story slow with lots of dialogue, and the combat shallow. Hacking chests dominates the economy, mining feels repetitive, and the talent tree and gear choices lack meaningful impact. Some compare it to Starsector or SPAZ.

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