Underplayed Gems

Shiner (2023)

Shiner cover
Developer
Team Shiner
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 212 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A turn-based strategy game that feels like playful, wholesome rivalry with cute characters, where learning enemies' attacks adds a layer of quirky, thoughtful progression.

turn-basedcutefriendshipquirkystrategiclightheartedwhimsicalaccessible

What players say

Players describe Shiner as a short, charming RPG adventure that plays more like a puzzle game, requiring specific move combinations to win. The lack of saving is a recurring complaint, and the game can be fully completed in about an hour.

Screenshots

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