tl;dr: forager if it was an automation game. i would overall recommend it but i do think you should know what you're getting into. this is an automation game without basic automation qol and arbitrary bottlenecks. the early and midgame was really good but as you get into the lategame problems become more apparent. the rest of this review will be highlighting my frustrations with the game but the short version of it is i had fun but man this game is so flawed and i don't think i'd recommend it to people particularly “acoustic” about games like these. but even after all of these criticisms i would still recommend it to a more general audience because it's fun despite those grievances. things take ages to craft in the lategame and endgame. it is also hard to get ratios of items to craft right for more complex stuff because different inputs have different crafting times so it's not all about lining up the resource count for each item in the chain but the time it takes to craft them as...

Nova Lands is an ambitious blend of survival, exploration, and colony-building set against the backdrop of a mysterious alien planet. Developed by Mindstorm Studios, the game challenges players to not only endure harsh environmental conditions but also to establish and expand a thriving outpost amid the unknown dangers of Nova Lands. With its deep crafting systems, dynamic ecosystems, and a strong emphasis on player choice, the game offers a richly immersive experience that demands strategic thinking and adaptability. The gameplay in Nova Lands revolves around resource management, base construction, and exploration. From the moment you crash-land on this uncharted planet, survival becomes your primary objective—gathering food, water, and materials while fending off hostile wildlife and unpredictable weather. What sets the game apart is its attention to ecological detail; flora and fauna interact in complex ways, and the environment itself can influence your settlement’s success. S...

awesome game

This is a really fun game overall. The combat is super simple, but still quite fun with three boss fights. It definitely takes a huge back seat to the crafting, though. 90% of the crafting is satisfying, making each new thing reached feel like progression. It's only at the very end that crafting slows down to almost a halt and starts getting tedious. I wish there were a few more QoL things like being able to set priorities for certain actions or putting a limit on the amount of resources that are passed from island to island. Also, the very end game feels like it lacks a few items to make it really feel complete. I would have loved to get a central item system you can deposit items into and which you can access from any island, like the ME system in Minecraft. The art is super beautiful, I have to highlight how much I enjoyed watching the little animations and that I loved the way the different crafting stations look. I wish for more automation / adventure games like this!

Really fun overall. Reminds me of stardew valley mixed with satisfactory.

You can get a dog. Game of the year.

Game is extremely fun , if you want to play a simulator game with chill life . This game is good for you. Easy to understand and discover!

An excellent factory sim for the Steam Deck.

Other negative reviews say the same thing, it's good but the end leaves for improvement. You automate entire islands, ensure production is at it's highest capability. All for, a health upgrade that I don't need? Could be insanely good, but right now it's just not bad