Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1 (2017)

Developer: Behold Studios
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 427 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, retro-styled turn-based RPG that feels like a tabletop campaign played in space with a comedic, nostalgic tone.

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What players say

Players appreciate the pixel art and sci-fi references, but many find the combat tedious due to regenerating shields and high enemy health. The UI has bugs causing softlocks, and the mouse-only menus are awkward. Opinion is split on the writing's heavy reliance on pop culture callbacks.

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