Underplayed Gems

Bad North: Jotunn Edition (2018)

Bad North: Jotunn Edition cover
Developer
Plausible Concept, Oskar Stålberg
Publisher
Raw Fury
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 13,998 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, minimalist tactical game where you direct troops against Viking invaders, balancing careful positioning and resource management with the permanent loss of commanders.

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What players say

Players praise the art style and music, but many say the game runs out of content quickly. Enemy variety and upgrades are limited, making late-game feel repetitive, especially against archers. It is a short, relaxing tower defense that players wish had received more updates.

Screenshots

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