Underplayed Gems

Project: AHNO's Ark (2024)

Project: AHNO's Ark cover
Developer
PHOSEPO
Publisher
2P Games, PHOSEPO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy, Accounting
Rating
4.7 of 5, 147 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cute but grim tactical card game where you shepherd a tribe through a deadly goddess's game using clever positioning and board control.

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What players say

Players praise the unique merge of Go-like encirclement with tactical RPG combat, but many find the instant-kill mechanic trivializes all other systems once mastered. Reviews split on the story: some like the branching paths and writer's style, others call it clichéd. Complaints include small QoL gaps like no CG gallery, stingy resources on repeat runs, and the need to save-scum for good gear.

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