SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (2019)

Developer: Planet Tobor
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A punishing, retro-inspired action RPG that feels like a brutal 2D hack-and-slash with a dark fantasy atmosphere and a relentless focus on survival.

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What players say

Players consistently report the game was abandoned, with no updates since 2021. The combat and pixel art are praised, but many warn it is incomplete and unlikely to be finished.

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