Underplayed Gems

Moonscars (2022)

Moonscars cover
Developer
Black Mermaid
Publisher
Humble Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,495 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A grim, punishing 2D action-platformer where every death teaches you to push harder through a nonlinear, shadowy world.

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What players say

Players praise the oil-painting pixel art and moody, melancholic atmosphere, but criticize the frustrating super dash mechanic and late-game spike traps.

Screenshots

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