Underplayed Gems

Smoke and Sacrifice (2018)

Smoke and Sacrifice cover
Developer
Solar Sail Games Ltd
Publisher
Curve Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 510 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A bleak, hand-painted gothic world where you craft and fight to survive while uncovering a dark narrative.

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What players say

Players call it an adventure game with survival-crafting elements, not a true survival sim. There is no base building or hunger meter, and combat is janky. The art style is creepy and charming, but controls feel outdated and imprecise, especially in fights. Reviews split on whether the story makes up for the rough gameplay.

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