Underplayed Gems

Horizon (2014)

Horizon cover
Developer
L3O Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
3.0 of 5, 475 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow, thoughtful turn-based strategy game about guiding humanity through space exploration and tactical combat with a calm, strategic pace.

turn-based strategyexplorationrelaxingstrategicreplayableproceduralmethodicalsci-fi

What players say

Players compare it to a classic Master of Orion clone with a slower pace and turn-based tactical combat, but they are split on its complexity, some find it deep and addictive, others say the UI is overly complex and poorly explained. Longtime players complain about bugs and a paid graphical upgrade DLC that feels like a cash grab after years of neglect, while the developer works on Horizon 2.

Screenshots

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