SKALD: Against the Black Priory (2024)

Developer: High North Studios AS
Publisher: Raw Fury
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 3,573 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense, old-school tactical RPG where you navigate a bleak fantasy world through turn-based combat and weighty choices, all wrapped in an authentic 8-bit aesthetic.

atmosphericdark fantasyretrostrategicgrimminimaliststory-richlovecraftian horror

What players say

Players praise the oppressive Lovecraftian atmosphere and strong writing, but are divided on the deliberately retro pixel art, which some find beautiful and others too blurry to read. Combat starts punishing but becomes manageable, and the game is short, tight, and easy to finish.

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