This game has come a long way since it originally released. It's not at all among my most-played games in my Steam library, but it's definitely one of the best indie purchases I've made on this platform.

Expect something more akin to the randomness of RimWorld than a strategy sim like XCOM. Be expected to lose sometimes despite doing everything right. Some people may find that frustrating, which is perfectly understandable, but it just requires you to play the game differently: more cautiously, and always with an exit plan. Acts of triage and knowing when to dip on a contract -- not perfecting planned-out tactics to every encounter -- are what define the experience here.

This game has come a long way since it originally released. It's not at all among my most-played games in my Steam library, but it's definitely one of the best indie purchases I've made on this platform. Expect something more akin to the randomness of RimWorld than a strategy sim like XCOM. Be expected to lose sometimes despite doing everything right. Some people may find that frustrating, which is perfectly understandable, but it just requires you to play the game differently: more cautiously, and always with an exit plan. Acts of triage and knowing when to dip on a contract -- not perfecting planned-out tactics to every encounter -- are what define the experience here.