Underplayed Gems

MidBoss (2017)

MidBoss cover
Developer
Kitsune Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 275 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

a challenging turn-based tactical crawl where you possess enemies to survive, blending retro pixel grit with a quirky underdog story.

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What players say

Players praise the unique body-stealing mechanic but are split on execution: some call it fun and deep, others say the repetitious runs, clunky UI, and controls undermine the experience.

Screenshots

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