First thing you should know about this game: you're going to die. It's a rogue-like with some RNG elements so at some point things will not go your way and you will die. So the goal is to survive. Scrounge the gas. Horde the trade items. Upgrade your car. Find the best companions. But the key is to survive. Think in terms of every character and every action has weight. Some have compared it to a puzzle game, I don't think they're far off there. When you die learn from your mistakes (if you made any) or just curse your bad luck and start again. If that doesn't sound appealing then this isn't the game for you. But I've been playing since Early Access and I like the pared down strategy elements quite a bit. I like that fact that it doesn't hold your hand. I like that you are just one step from death. It's tense, atmospheric, and sometimes frustrating. If you like that kind of experience then this your game.