Underplayed Gems

Moondrop (2023)

Moondrop cover
Developer
Moonroof Studios
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, cyclical rhythm of farming and rebuilding on a shifting mountainside, balancing cozy routine with the soft tension of disappearing mists.

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What players say

Players call it a farming game fused with roguelite runs, where crops grow based on nearby plants rather than time. They split on the mistfall reset, which strips your carried items, and some find the controls clunky or buggy. Long-time players say it is best for unlocking everything, with little reason to continue afterward.

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