Pipkin (2025)

Developer: Gregdude
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted yet slightly eerie adventure of collecting and battling creatures in a fall-themed world, with a surprisingly deep strategic combat system.

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What players say

Players praise the cozy Halloween aesthetic and clever creature designs, but many agree the game is short and lacks basic quality-of-life features like seeing money outside shops or viewing movesets out of battle. Some say it feels overpriced for what it offers, and controller support is absent, causing trouble on Steam Deck.

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