Underplayed Gems

Struggle For Talyria (2021)

Struggle For Talyria cover
Developer
Scalding Soup Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, story-driven 2D RPG with a grim fantasy setting, focusing on tactical combat and exploration through a linear plot of endless war.

story richretro2dfantasyturn-based tacticslineargroundedatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the classic JRPG feel and modern story, especially the focused length and diverse characters. The active battle system surprises some, but an optional pause mode helps. A minority calls it a glitchy asset flip.

Screenshots

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