Underplayed Gems

Imagine Earth (2021)

Imagine Earth cover
Developer
Serious Bros.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 961 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A calm yet weighty colony sim where balancing profit and planetary survival feels like a meditative tug-of-war.

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What players say

Players are split on the game's environmental messaging, some find it preachy while others ignore it. The game is praised for excellent controller support and Steam Deck compatibility, but criticized for repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth in factions and tech.

Screenshots

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