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Stronghold: Caverns of Sorcery (2025)

Stronghold: Caverns of Sorcery cover
Developer
Choice of Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG
Rating
1.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A leisurely, text-driven fantasy adventure where you navigate a richly detailed world through careful choices and dialogue, with pacing shaped by reading and decision-making rather than action.

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What players say

Players are split on the sequel, with some finding the story forced and dull while others enjoy it. Many point out the lack of chapter checkpoints and complain that the side characters feel irrelevant to the plot.

Screenshots

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