Underplayed Gems

ShemHaMephorash (2023)

ShemHaMephorash cover
Developer
SignTyche, Tyche's Bookshelf
Publisher
Tyche's Bookshelf
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a meticulous and atmospheric strategy game set in a historical low fantasy 19th century, combining real-time pauses and tactical depth with pixel art and a story-driven Great Game.

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What players say

Players liken it to the Dominions and Lost Technology games, praising its handcrafted maps and strategic depth where troop quality and supply lines matter more than numbers. The tutorial is widely criticized as non-functional, and the UI is small and hard to read, but those who push through find a rewarding story and tactical combat.

Screenshots

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