Young Suns
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About Young Suns
Young Suns is an adventure RPG simulator from KO_OP, released in late 2025 for PC and Xbox. Set on Jupiter’s surface in an optimistic sci-fi future, it blends co-op building mechanics with narrative-driven exploration. You and up to three friends manage a mobile habitat while navigating stories about survival, community, and discovery. The game emphasizes short, daily sessions, designed to fit 1-2 hour playthroughs, making it accessible for casual and cooperative play. It’s a life sim with a space twist, where you balance resource management with branching story choices.
Gameplay
Each session starts by constructing a base to sustain your group: managing oxygen, energy, and food supplies. You terraform terrain, collect materials, and upgrade systems while completing story missions that range from exploring alien ruins to negotiating with rival colonies. The co-op mode lets players specialize, some focus on building, others on combat or dialogue options. Missions often require real-time teamwork, like repairing systems during sandstorms or solving puzzles in ancient structures. Combat is minimal but action-oriented, with light weapon use and environmental hazards. The game’s pace shifts between slow-building simulation and sudden bursts of narrative urgency.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 8.7/10, with a 92% completion rate and average playtime of 38 hours. The mood score is 8.2, leaning positive but with some criticism of repetitive resource gathering. Reviewers highlight the “charming co-op dynamics” and “emotional story arcs,” though a few note the short campaign. 76% of players finish all 32 achievements, averaging 1,200 minutes played. Critics praise the “fresh take on life sims” but warn it’s “not a deep RPG.” The 1-2 hour session design appeals to 68% of players, who call it “perfect for quick co-op sessions.”
PlayPile's Take
Young Suns is a solid choice for fans of co-op life sims and light RPGs. At $49.99, it offers decent value for the 30+ hour campaign and 32 achievements. While not impressive, it shines in multiplayer, with engaging base-building and story-driven missions. Skip if you crave complex combat or long-term open-world exploration. Best for groups seeking low-stakes, narrative-focused play in a retro-futuristic setting.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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