Underplayed Gems

Hero Generations: ReGen (2016)

Hero Generations: ReGen cover
Developer
Heart Shaped Games LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 92 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-paced, thoughtful strategy game where each turn feels significant, balancing exploration, settlement, and generational legacy with minimal micromanagement.

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What players say

Players are split on this rogue-like where you must manage a hero's short lifespan and reproduce before time runs out or the game ends. Some find it addictive, others call it repetitive and grindy with too much RNG in combat. Reviews also report corrupted saves and note that ReGen is a slight visual upgrade of the original rather than a full sequel.

Screenshots

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