Games like Saturn

Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed reception: players like the sci-fi story, atmosphere and tactical combat, but many find the clunky controls, poor guidance, bugs and weak writing off-putting.

Many players praise the atmospheric Soviet-flavoured sci-fi setting, the non-linear story with multiple solutions, and the time-loop roguelike structure that rewards experimenting with builds. The combat, which mixes real-time movement with pausable turn-based orders, is liked by some and called clunky or repetitive by others. Many complaints focus on unclear objectives and interface, click-to-move controls, the absence of a manual save, bugs and softlocks, and dialogue and writing that feel stilted. Some players note that the game is free and say it is worth trying despite its rough edges. Reviews from the last year are more negative than the older helpful ones, with several reviewers pointing to unfinished features, a lack of updates and the game's state-backed funding as reasons to stay away.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy story-driven RPGs with time loops and are willing to put up with rough controls and bugs, especially since it is free.

Who should skip it

Should be skipped by players who want polished controls, clear guidance or a reliable save system, and by anyone put off by its state-backed origins.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with short playtimes more often report confusion and drop it early, while those with longer playtimes focus more on the repetitive combat and loop structure.

Summarised by AI from 62 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.