Underplayed Gems

Kenshi (2018)

Kenshi cover
Developer
Lo-Fi Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 114,517 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 90 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A merciless sandbox where every limb and life hangs by a thread, forcing you to claw from zero to something through relentless trial and error.

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What players say

Players say Kenshi is a broken, unfair sandbox that rewards patience and creativity. The world has no quests, and progression means getting beaten until you finally win. Players split on whether the jank is a dealbreaker or part of the charm.

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Screenshots

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