Little-Known Galaxy

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 452 reviews
  • grinding
  • story
  • gameplay
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In "Little-Known Galaxy" , become a Space Alliance captain-in-training and explore the galaxy with a crew of quirky characters. Customize your spacecraft with various machines, decorations, and furniture, and engage in crafting, farming, and cooking activities. Solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet while following your heart and taking care of your crew.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 452 reviews
story31 positive mentions
grinding240 negative mentions
  • Charming graphics and art style that create a cozy atmosphere.
  • Engaging gameplay that combines farming, exploration, and character interactions.
  • Unique setting of a spaceship and planets, offering a fresh take on the farming sim genre.
  • The game can be excessively grindy, especially in the early stages, making progress feel slow.
  • Combat mechanics can be frustrating, with enemies being difficult to manage and energy consumption being high.
  • Limited character customization options and repetitive dialogue can detract from the overall experience.
  • grinding240 mentions

    The reviews indicate that "Little Known Galaxy" is a charming farming sim with a unique space setting, but it suffers from significant grindiness, particularly in the early game. Players often find the resource gathering and crafting processes tedious, with many feeling that the game requires excessive grinding to progress, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the cozy atmosphere and engaging mechanics, others express frustration over the unbalanced pacing and the need for more efficient resource management.

    • “Way too grindy to be enjoyable.”
    • “The game is way, way too grindy and it needs rebalancing.”
    • “It feels quite grindy to have to farm and farm and farm stone/minerals by going down to the planet so that I can have some upgrades.”
  • story132 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as simple yet engaging, with a charming space setting and a variety of characters that players find enjoyable. While some reviewers note that the plot can feel grindy and lacks depth, many appreciate the character interactions and the gradual unfolding of the narrative as they progress through quests. Overall, the story provides a cozy backdrop for exploration and farming mechanics, though some players desire more substantial character development and plot complexity.

    • “The story is well written, the characters you meet are fun, and the mystery you're solving gives you a decent reason for working towards the next goal.”
    • “The story, visual and audio design, and the farming sim gameplay loop (the usual grindiness included) is *chef's kiss*.”
    • “I love the space theme and the fact that it is a story-driven game.”
    • “The main quest is clear if you have the patience and masochism to suffer through the low reward grind.”
    • “The story is just okay but all the characters are fun and enjoyable.”
    • “Another issue is the storyline and characters are too saccharine, lacking any meaningful depth.”
  • gameplay66 mentions

    The gameplay of "Little Known Galaxy" is characterized by its familiar farming sim mechanics, reminiscent of "Stardew Valley," but set in a charming space environment that introduces unique elements like planet exploration and seasonal seed variety changes. While the core gameplay loop is engaging and relaxing, some players find it shallow and repetitive, with certain mechanics feeling dated or overly grindy. Overall, the game offers a cozy experience with adorable graphics and interesting characters, though it may require balancing patches to enhance the gameplay experience further.

    • “The gameplay is fantastic!”
    • “The characters are interesting and the gameplay loop is relaxing and enjoyable.”
    • “The gameplay feels incredibly smooth.”
    • “But gameplay-wise, this game is shallow.”
    • “Like, what even is the point of developing an empty mechanic if you just want me to walk 2 steps?”
    • “Most of the mechanics are copy and pasted.”
  • graphics51 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful pixel art style, which enhances the overall cozy and atmospheric experience. Players appreciate the cute character designs and the vibrant aesthetics that contribute to the game's engaging environment. While some users noted minor areas for improvement, the general consensus is that the visuals are well-executed and add significant value to the gameplay.

    • “The pixel art style is vibrant and endearing, and the soundtrack beautifully complements the serene and immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are enchanting, and the quirky characters add so much joy to the experience.”
    • “The graphics are super cute and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
    • “The music and art style fall far short.”
    • “Graphics and aesthetics: the visual representation of planetary terrain and flora adheres to a pragmatic standard.”
    • “The graphics are pixelated so just about any computer could run this easily and the sound effects are simple yet cute.”
  • music33 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its cheerful and relaxing qualities, beautifully complementing the art style and overall atmosphere. However, many players find it repetitive and limited in variety, with some expressing a desire for a more continuous and immersive soundtrack. While the music is enjoyable, it occasionally falls short compared to similar titles, leading to mixed feelings about its implementation.

    • “The music, graphics, story, and characters are all lovely.”
    • “The music and art style are beautiful, characters are enjoyable, and the overall aesthetic is everything I love about cozy life/farming sims.”
    • “The pixel art style is vibrant and endearing and the soundtrack beautifully complements the serene and immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The game is grindy, and the music is the worst part as the number of songs is honestly not enough; the game needs more music and more music variety.”
    • “The music and art style fall far short.”
    • “They're all kinda too short and repetitive for how aggressive-sounding they are; something like Stardew at least alleviates this a bit with moments of silence or multiple tracks in a season.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its vibrant pixel art and cozy soundtrack, creating a serene and immersive experience. However, some players find the sound design mediocre and the gameplay mechanics, such as slow movement and grinding, detract from the overall ambiance. While the initial dialogue may feel repetitive, it evolves to enhance the atmosphere as players progress, though some suggest a more subdued musical approach could further improve the experience.

    • “I'm totally fine with just chilling; I much prefer to take things slowly and absorb the atmosphere of a game.”
    • “The pixel art style is vibrant and endearing, and the soundtrack beautifully complements the serene and immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The music, the atmosphere, the NPCs, everything together is just cozy.”
    • “Grindy game without any atmosphere.”
    • “It's a bit sad because I think the atmosphere of the ship would be a lot livelier with more events!”
    • “Dialog initially started out repetitive and I was worried, but then my crew started throwing in new phrases and they talk about events as they happen... like when you land on a new planet, they'll talk about that planet's atmosphere or the characters you meet!”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome narrative that fosters a sense of community and connection among characters, despite some critiques regarding the lack of suspense and emotional payoff in the main story. Players appreciate the charming dialogue and the heartwarming interactions that create a supportive environment, enhancing the overall experience of space exploration and farming simulation.

    • “This feels a lot more wholesome in a way that you help out a demoralized crew that is just trying to fulfill their mission and passions while you become the space captain you're always meant to be.”
    • “Little-known galaxy is a heartwarming blend of space exploration and farming simulation in a charming pixel-art world.”
    • “It's warm and wholesome, the ship community feels like a real little town, NPCs are great.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game is reported to be quite buggy, with numerous frustrating glitches that detract from the overall experience. However, some players still find it enjoyable and note that it runs well on macOS.

    • “While I still enjoy the game and have found it charming and bug-free, these issues, which have been resolved by Stardew and games like it, seem out of place.”
    • “Plus, it runs great on macOS!”
    • “It's buggy.”
    • “This game is shockingly buggy.”
    • “The glitches are incredibly frustrating and annoying.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game features appealing character designs and interesting personalities, it would benefit significantly from deeper character development and storytelling. Players take on the role of a fledgling captain, which presents an opportunity for more engaging character arcs and growth.

    • “Appealing character design with interesting personalities.”
    • “Adding more character development and story would help this game so much.”
    • “Character development: players assume the role of a fledgling captain seeking to revitalize a neglected starship.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly across platforms, including the Steam Deck, where controls feel natural and responsive. Players appreciate the charming story that complements the overall polished experience.

    • “It's adorable, well optimized, and the story is charming.”
    • “Everything runs smoothly.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth, controls are optimized for the Steam Deck and feel very natural.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by whimsical storytelling and charming character interactions, particularly noted in family gym scenes and dialogues that uplift and amuse. Players appreciate the cleverness of certain game mechanics, such as the need for solar panels for planter boxes, adding a layer of comedic absurdity to the experience. Overall, the game's bright visuals and upbeat music enhance its lighthearted and cute atmosphere.

    • “The story and characters are enjoyable and whimsical, with humorous vignettes scattered throughout; my favorites so far are all interactions with the CPU and the times I've seen the family working out together in the gym.”
    • “The dialogue is quite uplifting and humorous at times; the music is upbeat and incredibly well done, the audio feedback in-game feels good, and the game is bright and colorful, just very cute visually.”
    • “I find it hilarious that we need solar panels to have planter boxes on our farm; how else are the plants gonna get the light they need?”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, but players appreciate the evident passion and effort that went into its design.

    • “While I can't say that there's a whole lot of replayability in the game, there's clearly a lot of love put into it.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
48hAverage play time
8-100hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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