Void Bastards

I'm not sure how to sell this game to people. I've had a lot of fun with it despite not being a roguelike enjoyer (I currently can't remember the roguelites I've tried). It has survival mechanics and is straightforward when the RNG isn't punishing me for playing. It's got a rhythm to it. This is the only game I enjoy ironman mode in for some reason. The humor is also nice. Some of the challenges they added later in an update are plain obnoxious but at least you don't need them for the trophies. Give it a try for a a bit and it might click!

Solid pseudo-roguelike FPS. Extremely fun gameplay loop and amazing visuals and audio design, held back from being one of the greats by a lack of content. While there is permadeath, the actual structure of the game is a linear campaign that you're always progressing (unless you literally die in the first mission of a new run). Land on ships, collect loot as fast as you can while hiding from strong enemies and trying to kill weak ones as efficiently as possible. Use that loot to unlock permanent upgrades and progress the campaign. Gunplay is basic but functional, stealth much the same. Most of the focus is on speed and efficiency, you really want to learn how the ship layouts work. Pick a loadout combination that lets you do specific things well and avoid the things you can't deal with as much. My only real complaint with this game is that there's not enough stuff in it. You'll pretty quickly figure out how each ship type generates and realize that the actual randomization is pretty lacking. There's not enough enemy types to keep the game interesting long-term, with higher difficulty ships generally just being palate swapped buffed versions of normal enemies + stronger hazards and a stricter timer. If the core gameplay doesn't click for you in the first couple of hours, it probably isn't going to because while you unlock new tools, the actual environments and strategy don't change that much. It really makes me wish this had mod support because mods could easily address this issue, but it's not the case. Oh, and as for the Bang Tydy DLC: Nah. If you can get it on sale for like 50% off go for it, but it barely adds anything. A single, rare ship type with a pretty mediocre loot item, a single "chaser" type enemy, and one new weapon.

Tough as hell, but becomes more rewarding the more you play. Dying is sometimes an option, mood.

I cant quite pin point it, but this just doesnt do anything for me. I think I got it for $15... And if you enjoy this kind of game, thats all its worth.. At $30 dollars or more, is insulting!

i bought this game cause the art style tickled my neurons! the game itself is rather simple (simple, not to be confused with easy). dock, loot, shoot, run, upgrade, paperwork, dock, loot, shoot, walk, get eaten by a space worm, anger, acceptance, dock, loot, shoot, explode, regret, acceptance, dock, loot, shoot, realize you cannot date the pirates, suffocate, cry, bargain, acceptance, dock, run, shoot, loot and repeat! 10/10 would recommend!

i hate the combat.

Imma be real with you, if after 4 hours I dont feel the fun of the game I know its time to drop it.