Underplayed Gems

Septerra Core (2013)

Septerra Core cover
Publisher
Topware Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 1,319 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a deliberate, story-rich RPG with a retro feel and measured turn-based exploration of a detailed fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the lore, world design, and quirky charm but strongly warn about the slow combat and tedious backtracking. Getting it to run on modern systems and Steam Deck is a struggle, with broken cutscenes and required fan patches.

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