Underplayed Gems

Stoneshard (2020)

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Developer
Ink Stains Games
Publisher
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.7 of 5, 34,973 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical medieval survival experience where every decision carries weight and mistakes are harshly punished.

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What players say

Players love the tactical depth and pixel art but are split on whether to recommend it. The main complaints are a punishing save system that can erase hours of progress, very slow updates with little new content, and no character creation after years in early access. Many say the game is fun despite this, while others feel the developer prioritizes supporter packs over completing the game.

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