Underplayed Gems

Path of the Midnight Sun (2023)

Path of the Midnight Sun cover
Developer
Studio Daimon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 256 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A story-driven RPG where you manage relationships to shape turn-based battles, balancing dark themes with a colorful hand-drawn world and flexible difficulty.

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What players say

Players praise the story and characters but are split on the execution, many say the food and sanity mechanics feel tacked on, the third act feels rushed, and the time limit on maps discourages exploration. Some note the game started as a Fire Emblem 8 romhack and retains rough edges like awkward save options and slow battles.

Trailer

Screenshots

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