Gaia Trek

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Gaia Trek is a single player survival strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Current Games and was released on August 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Gaia Trek, play as the shattered will of a planet, Gaia, and explore new worlds, collect resources, build a home, and summon creatures to devour and repair yourself. Discover over 50 unique creatures from seven distinctive races, with over 400 possible combinations to create personalized creatures. Each race has its unique civilization based on biological traits, providing diverse gameplay experiences.

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Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Gaia Trek offers a unique blend of tower defense and card battler mechanics, providing an interesting gameplay experience.
The game features a diverse range of creatures and crafting options, allowing for creative strategies and combinations.
Players find the game addictive and engaging, with a fun progression system that encourages exploration and experimentation.

The complexity of the game can be overwhelming, with many mechanics that don't seem to make sense, leading to confusion.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and user interface issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game borrows too heavily from Stacklands, making it feel derivative and less original.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Gaia Trek features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics reminiscent of "Plants vs. Zombies" and "Stacklands," where players manage tower cards and resources on a grid. The progression system enhances the experience, allowing for a fun and flexible gameplay loop that encourages exploration and strategy. While the game is enjoyable and affordable, its long-term appeal remains to be seen.
- “Gaia Trek offers a refreshing gameplay experience where you embody a shattered planet's consciousness.”
- “As others have said, it feels like a cross between Plants vs. Zombies (where your tower cards shoot at things coming towards them on a grid) and Stacklands (where you have a management game controlled via cards you move around and put on other cards to create things/operate things). I like the progression system, which adds nice value to it, and the gameplay loop itself is pretty fun and interesting, since it lets you tackle things in the direction you want to go.”
- “Now, I haven't played it for long, so I can't say how much fun it is in the long run, but the game doesn't cost much, is cute, and has a pretty unique gameplay, so I would definitely recommend trying it.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story aspect of the game is described as potentially overwhelming, but it is supported by in-game searchable documentation and a quest list that serves as a tutorial for gameplay mechanics and creature creation. This guidance helps players navigate the narrative and gameplay effectively.
- “The story can be overwhelming at times, but the in-game searchable documentation and the quest list on the left really help guide you along.”
- “The quest list functions like a tutorial, providing guidance for general use and for the specific types of creatures you can create.”
- “The in-game documentation and quests are invaluable for navigating the complex story elements.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the core gameplay loop is quick and straightforward, allowing players to enhance their experience in just 30 minutes; however, this rapid optimization may lead to a lack of long-term engagement and boredom.
- “I had the core loop optimized in 30 minutes and then got bored instantly.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users have expressed a strong appreciation for the graphics, noting that they found them visually appealing, especially as newcomers to the genre. The combination of graphics and music has contributed positively to their overall gaming experience.
- “For the first time I played games of this genre, I really liked the graphics and music.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Users consistently praise the music in the game, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances their overall experience, particularly for those new to the genre.
- “For the first time I played games of this genre, I really liked the graphics and music.”