Underplayed Gems

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition (2013)

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition cover
Developer
Behold Studios
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 3,253 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You play as both party and game master in a lighthearted, retro-styled turn-based RPG that pokes fun at classic tabletop sessions.

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What players say

Players consistently call it a grindy, repetitive RPG that starts fun but loses steam. The meta humor and party-building depth are praised, but many say the quests are too similar and a difficulty spike worsens the grind. Some report Linux support broke and the game feels like a mobile port.

Screenshots

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