I really think people would play much more, if there would be achievements. Maybe they should only be enabled in permadeath mode, just like in Stellaris etc. so they aren't as easy to get. For completionists like me, it is a big turndown, because achievements, challenges and things like that keep you going, and show you a way.
I don't know how this system works with Steam, but I hope it's not hard to implement.
I don't know how this system works with Steam, but I hope it's not hard to implement.