Underplayed Gems

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey (2020)

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey cover
Developer
Panache Digital Games
Publisher
Private Division
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 11,775 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and immersive journey through prehistoric Africa, balancing survival, exploration, and the slow, deliberate progression of evolution.

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What players say

Players are split on this game. Many praise its unique vision and find satisfaction in its trial-and-error survival, but a significant number are frustrated by clunky controls, a lack of explanation that forces wiki use, and a progression that feels slow and repetitive.

Screenshots

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