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Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.
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Epic, plot-driven, richly built and dark.
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God is a GeekMick FraserJul 20218/10As a tactical rogue-lite, Crying Suns feels kind of unique. It has some things in common with FTL, but really it's very much its own beast.
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PC GamerSep 201979/100It's too repetitive and easy, but Crying Suns story and frantic combat are worth experiencing anyway.
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Geeks Under GraceMaurice PogueOct 20199/10Many games claim to be inspired by the likes of FTL, but few actually manage to do its legacy justice like Alt Shift's Crying Suns.
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IGDB rating 6.9/10 from 21 ratings.
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