Pyre (2017)

Developer: Supergiant Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 9,324 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A mystical, story-driven RPG where you lead exiles through ritualistic competitions, blending tense tactical battles with heartfelt character moments and a vivid, hand-drawn world.

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What players say

Players say Pyre is Supergiant's odd one out, a dialogue-heavy visual novel with a unique sports-like minigame at its core. The story adapts to losses, so failing feels meaningful, though some find the reading-to-gameplay ratio unbalanced and the rites can be rage-inducing.

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