Underplayed Gems

Hardwar (2023)

Hardwar cover
Developer
Jordan Freeman Group, The Software Refinery
Publisher
Funbox Media Ltd, ZOOM Platform Media
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 56 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Navigating a desolate, crumbling colony on Titan, flying clunky ships and scraping by in a quiet, oppressive struggle for survival.

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What players say

Players praise Hardwar for its unique atmosphere and freedom as a sandbox trade-and-combat sim on Titan, comparing it to a mix of Mount & Blade and Descent or a predecessor to X4. They note the plot is short, the visuals have aged, and there is no tutorial. A few report technical issues with modern systems.

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