Underplayed Gems

Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire (2018)

Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire cover
Developer
Dead Genre Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A retro turn-based tactical RPG with a rich fantasy story and a dark comedic tone, blending unit combat and territory management at a relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players frequently point out that units die in one or two hits, especially non-heroes, and that ranged attackers dominate. The campaign is described as highly linear with forced progression and no option to skip a turn. Opinions are mixed on whether the love from a small team outweighs the rough balancing, with many calling it a promising but unpolished tactical game.

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