Underplayed Gems

Backspace Bouken (2019)

Backspace Bouken cover
Developer
RNG Party Games
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 75 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced typing RPG that blends pixel-art dungeon crawling with a humorous storyline, rewarding quick and accurate keystrokes.

typing-basedfast-pacedfunnyretrojapanese-inspireddungeon crawlerridiculousaction

What players say

Players describe a short typing-based dungeon crawler where combat relies on speed and accuracy, but a dodge button makes it forgiving for slower typists. The map is confusing and there is no quicksave, which can be punishing. Reviews note a free post-launch DLC and a lot of puns.

Trailer

Screenshots

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