Underplayed Gems

Splintered (2025)

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Developer
dotMake Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 305 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A retro turn-based RPG where each boss defeat unpredictably reshuffles the world, keeping exploration and combat fresh.

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What players say

Players call it a loving homage to Dragon Quest 1 with modern conveniences like clear interfaces and fast combat. The twist is a randomizer mode and changing game structure across chapters, though some note that overpowered gear can make invested mastery feel wasted.

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Screenshots

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