Underplayed Gems

In The Black (2026)

In The Black cover
Developer
Impeller Studios
Publisher
Impeller Studios, Exothermic
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.7 of 5, 90 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A work-in-progress action simulation game that feels raw and developmental.

actionsimulationearly accessindieunpolishedunfinished

What players say

Players are split: some love the hardcore newtonian flight model and call it the best space combat sim since Independence War 2, while others say it is an overpriced tech demo with boring pve grinding and only arena-style gameplay. Most agree it lacks content in early access, and many stress trying the free demo before buying.

Screenshots

In The Black screenshot 1

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