Underplayed Gems

Ruzar - The Life Stone (2015)

Ruzar - The Life Stone cover
Developer
Hammer Glass Studio Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.6 of 5, 142 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, deliberate first-person dungeon crawl where careful exploration and character customization are key to surviving deadly encounters.

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What players say

Players call it a short but playable dungeon crawler that resembles Legend of Grimrock but feels generic and never stands out. Combat is too easy once you learn the step-back tactic, and the single-character format gets repetitive. Fans of the genre find it an okay snack, while others call it dull and boring.

Screenshots

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