Underplayed Gems

Secret Summoner (2023)

Secret Summoner cover
Developer
Jiro's App
Publisher
Waku Waku Games
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A charming, pixelated card-strategy game where a child hero, followed by a protective mother and dog, comically punishes monsters in short, guided battles.

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What players say

Players play as the mother secretly helping a young hero by weakening monsters before he attacks. The concept is unique, but some find the gameplay monotonous for its length and the controls confusing. Reviews split on difficulty, with some praising the hard mode challenge and others getting stuck at a forest stage.

Screenshots

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