Underplayed Gems

One Way Heroics (2014)

One Way Heroics cover
Developer
Smoking WOLF
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 4,135 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic pixel-art dash to the right where every step tightens the noose of encroaching darkness, blending charming anime aesthetics with the cruel tension of roguelike permadeath.

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What players say

Players enjoy the tension of fleeing the encroaching darkness while building their character. The game is simple to learn but offers meta progression and unlockable classes. Some find the keyboard controls awkward and wish for customizable key bindings.

Screenshots

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