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
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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