yes it is good that it gets more difficult as it progresses. You always have the option to turn on and off these little trinkets that make it easier but I am resisting the urge to do this because for one thing, if you do turn on one them, it completely negates the need for cooking and resource gathering which is a rather large part of the game.
Oh, I hadn't seen the steam reviews. I guess its because I don't really play anything on PC.
RE: Sea of Stars on PS-Plus first impressions