Return (2023)
- Developer
- Dead Unicorn
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 214 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A lonely fight for survival in a mutated world, exploring ruins and battling lore-rich enemies with deliberate, punishing combat.
atmosphericdifficultpost-apocalypticexplorationstory richpixel graphicssouls-likelore heavysingleplayer
What players say
Players praise the stunning pixel art and atmospheric world, but split on the game: many find the combat simple and the bosses punishing, often missing the weapon upgrade system until late. A controversy over AI-generated promotional art led some to stop recommending the game.
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