Underplayed Gems

Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion (2015)

Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion cover
Developer
Witching Hour Studios
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, story-driven wargame where careful troop positioning and a dynamic 'we-go' system create tense, layered battles.

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What players say

Players strongly split on Ravenmark. Many praise its tight tactical puzzles and unique simultaneous-turn system, but just as many criticize the AI's unfair knowledge of your moves and the low number of commands per turn, which feels restrictive and frustrating. The story is described as unfinished, and the lack of any real customization or RPG progression leaves some feeling the game is shallow.

Screenshots

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