Underplayed Gems

Arcante (2020)

Arcante cover
Developer
Luca Favano
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical old-school RPG where you cautiously explore from a first-person view, pausing to plan your party's synchronized attacks against tough enemies.

old schoolfirst-personparty-basedtacticalexplorationturn-based combatpunishingstrategic

What players say

Players compare Arcante to old Might and Magic games and appreciate the nostalgia trip, but many find the combat dull, the world small (6–8 hours), and the content shallow. A promised Definitive Edition with no discount for owners of the original frustrated some reviewers, and no updates have come since late 2020. The game feels like a solo indie project with potential that went unpolished.

Screenshots

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