Underplayed Gems

Magic Toenail (2023)

Magic Toenail cover
Developer
Ethan Goldreyer
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, tactical puzzler where each move is a deliberate spell-casting puzzle wrapped in a cute and cartoony fantasy aesthetic.

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What players say

Players appreciate the novel idea of moving and attacking together with a spell damage triangle, but note that the pace can drag when damage upgrades are scarce, limiting build variety. Reviews describe it as a short, chaotic game with clever ideas and a unique overworld map.

Screenshots

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