Underplayed Gems

Sands of Salzaar (2021)

Sands of Salzaar cover
Developer
汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel Studio
Publisher
XD
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 22,976 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A vast, customizable desert fantasy where you roam freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and shape the world through strategy and exploration.

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What players say

Plays like a 2D Mount & Blade with Dynasty Warriors combat and a heavy dose of Kenshi-style freedom. Players love the first 20 hours but hit a wall: late game becomes repetitive, the targeting frustrates, translation is spotty, and some quests break. Opinions split on long-term replayability, but the mod workshop keeps it alive.

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Screenshots

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