Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate (2020)

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Developer: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 940 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging turn-based roguelike where each run feels methodical and tense, with permadeath demanding careful planning and adaptation.

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What players say

Players say this is brutally difficult with a clunky interface, and runs take too long to become engaging. The game is seen as a classic roguelike, but modern players find the lack of save-and-quit and messy inventory management frustrating. Some praise the deep mechanics and sense of accomplishment, while others say it is too repetitive and punishing.

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