Ludus Mortis (2024)

Developer: 68k Studios
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 94 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A grim, tactical dungeon crawl through ancient Rome that feels like a punishing old-school PC RPG with hand-drawn horror.

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What players say

Players praise the roman setting and deep character customization, but are split on the grind: most agree the game requires grinding in static, repeatable dungeons to progress. Many also note clunky menus, poor early-game caster viability, and imbalanced classes.

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