Avernum 3: Ruined World (2018)

Developer: Spiderweb Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 335 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 33 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A sprawling, old-school tactical RPG where you explore a vast, evolving world and engage in turn-based combat to reclaim a homeland.

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What players say

Players praise the world-building and story, but many find the combat repetitive and the main quest tedious. The added time-triggered events are a standout feature, though some veteran players find this remake a cynical rewrite compared to the original Exile series.

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