Underplayed Gems

Ancient Frontier: Steel Shadows (2018)

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Developer
Fair Weather Studios, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, turn-based tactical RPG where you command a ragtag band of outlaws through a harsh sci-fi frontier, balancing resource management with careful combat.

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What players say

Players enjoy the ship customization and tactical combat early on, but many find late missions drag with overwhelming enemy numbers and poor AI, turning into a tedious grind.

Screenshots

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