Underplayed Gems

Gates of Horizon (2014)

Gates of Horizon cover
Developer
Hex Keep
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a methodical, spreadsheet-driven space conquest where you manage fleets, agents, and sectors over a long, persistent campaign.

strategicmanagement heavypersistentscifislow burncomplexcooperative

What players say

Players compare Gates of Horizon to an indie EVE Online with a twist: you manage a whole corporation and command fleets of ships, not just a single pilot. They praise the no-subscription model and no pay-to-win design, but a harsh difficulty curve, a clunky interface, and a tiny player base hold it back. Long-term reviews report development was abandoned and the game was delisted by the publisher.

Screenshots

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