Underplayed Gems

Apollyon: River of Life (2023)

Apollyon: River of Life cover
Developer
The Planar Danse
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A darkly strategic narrative game where every choice on the occult board shapes your demonic dealings and challenges.

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What players say

Players describe dense occult worldbuilding and inventive tabletop-inspired mechanics, but the opaque systems make it a struggle. Many compare it to Cultist Simulator, though some find Apollyon even harder to decipher. Players split on RNG and lack of in-game guidance, while praising the writing and non-linear storytelling.

Screenshots

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