Underplayed Gems

Nova Odessa - The Strange Tower (2021)

Nova Odessa - The Strange Tower cover
Developer
Leonardo Alexandrino
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced, dark and surreal action game with a punishing difficulty and an atmospheric, mysterious feel

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What players say

Players describe a fast-paced, tough little roguelike with randomly generated levels and a low-budget look. It is fun for a few bucks, though players disagree on its polish: some praise its humor (Brazilian items like a SUS card) while others note the lack of an early dash and relentless enemies that make combat feel like a hit-and-run.

Screenshots

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