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Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2013

Should you play it?

A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!

What works

  • Deep and challenging gameplay
  • Extensive crafting and character customization
  • High replayability with randomized levels
  • Immersive sci-fi setting and lore
  • Frequent updates and dlc adding content

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and high difficulty
  • Some frustration due to rng and resource scarcity
  • Slow pacing and long runs
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Complex crafting system with slow recipe discovery

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • ZERO Sievert

  • Stoneshard

  • NEO Scavenger

  • Quasimorph

  • Rogue Legacy

  • In Celebration of Violence

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Sword of the Stars: The Pit but with more leadership over others

  • FTL: Faster Than Light

  • Forgotten Mines

  • Low Magic Age

  • Escape The Mad Empire

  • Shardpunk

  • Kingsvein

More relaxing

Games that feels like Sword of the Stars: The Pit but with a more relaxing feel

  • HoloCure - Save the Fans!

  • Shattered Pixel Dungeon

  • The Slormancer

  • LONESTAR

  • LunarLux

  • Fidel Dungeon Rescue

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Sword of the Stars: The Pit: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 04/08/2026