Osteoblasts (2021)

Developer: Moonana
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 174 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore pixel-art dungeons and fight dogs as a skeleton resurrected by a cat witch, balancing self-discovery with light horror in an old-school RPG world.

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What players say

Players are split on Osteoblasts: some enjoy the deep class customization and atmospheric exploration once they push past the total lack of tutorials, while others find the combat too RNG-dependent and the story abstract. Multiple reviewers note the game forces a second playthrough with no New Game Plus.

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