Underplayed Gems

Grimstar: Crystals are the New Oil! (2025)

Grimstar: Crystals are the New Oil! cover
Developer
SvenRahn Games
Publisher
indie.io
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, high-stakes strategy game where you manage limited resources and combat on a hostile alien world.

actionstrategictenseatmosphericresource managementgrittyfast-paced

What players say

Players compare it to classic Command & Conquer but note a limited tech tree and short campaign. Some praise the eerie atmosphere and smooth controls, while others criticize the basic UI, repetitive content, and bugs with repair bots and turrets disappearing on reload.

Screenshots

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