Because it is a sandbox, the "better" aspect often refers to the freedom of choice. You aren't just clicking through dialogue; you are deciding which districts to scavenge, which factions to appease, and how to build your character’s stats. Areas for Improvement: How it Could Be Better

Most modern sci-fi games and stories hold your hand. You get waypoint markers, objective lists, and tutorials that last for hours. Masters of Raana takes a different approach: it drops you into a hostile, alien world and expects you to figure it out.