Underplayed Gems

Homeseek (2023)

Homeseek cover
Developer
Traptics
Publisher
The Iterative Collective
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 235 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, punishing survival city-builder where every resource decision carries weight and the post-apocalyptic atmosphere feels relentlessly harsh.

survivalresource managementdifficultdystopianstrategictenseatmosphericunforgiving

What players say

Players are split on Homeseek, with many calling it a linear puzzle game disguised as a survival city builder. The campaign is heavily scripted, forcing constant relocation and punishing mistakes with cascading death spirals, especially on the first level. Some appreciate the challenge and story focus, while others find the pacing off and the meta-knowledge required too restrictive.

Screenshots

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