Secrets of Grindea (2024)

Developer: Pixel Ferrets
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 8,569 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful and whimsical pixel-art adventure that feels like a heartwarming homage to classic SNES RPGs, with light parody and a focus on cooperative treasure hunting.

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What players say

Players love the co-op and the crafty pixel art, but opinions split on the grinding and puzzles. The Arcade roguelike mode is a hit, while some find the missable content and 1% drop rates frustrating. Spanish speakers note the lack of a finished translation.

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