Underplayed Gems

Arcanium: Rise of Akhan (2022)

Arcanium: Rise of Akhan cover
Developer
Supercombo, Inc.
Publisher
Rogue Games, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 814 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A colorful and strategic open-world card battler where each run feels tense as the threat meter rises, requiring careful pathing and party management.

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What players say

Players enjoy the three-character party system and the art style, but many feel the card pool is shallow and builds start to feel samey. Reviews are split on difficulty: some call it a brainless card dump, while others find the final boss frustrating with mechanics that lock out turns.

Screenshots

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