Underplayed Gems

Single Malt Apocalypse (2023)

Single Malt Apocalypse cover
Developer
wilpuriarts
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a pixel-art detective RPG with turn-based combat, set in a sleepy town where a poisoned whiskey supply hints at eldritch horrors lurking beneath the surface

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What players say

Players praise the atmospheric art and story but are split on combat: some find it too punishing with lethal traps and expensive healing, while others say it improves after gaining companions. The game is short, around 4 to 5 hours, and wears its Earthbound and Lovecraft influences openly.

Screenshots

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