Underplayed Gems

Merge & Blade (2023)

Merge & Blade cover
Developer
Magic Cube
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 138 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tactical fantasy puzzle game where you merge units to build a squad and fight monsters in turn-based battles, with a cute pixel art style and a gradual sense of progression.

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What players say

Players love the merge-and-battle loop but are sharply split: some find it a fun, addictive time-waster, while others call it a shallow mobile-style grind that runs out of content in two hours. Multiple reviewers warn the game has not been updated since release and progression is gated by heavy microtransactions.

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