Underplayed Gems

AshenForest (2020)

AshenForest cover
Developer
GentleRaven Games
Publisher
PsychoFlux Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 199 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense and punishing boss-rush roguelite where you fight through a dark, misty forest to purify it, with each run building on the last.

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What players say

Players describe a short 2D action boss rush with tight controls and distinct character playstyles. The English translation and some performance issues hold it back, but the parry-based combat and increasing challenge keep people playing through multiple runs.

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