Underplayed Gems

Bastard (2018)

Bastard cover
Developer
Aterdux Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 174 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn tactical RPG where every decision carries weight in a grim medieval world.

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What players say

Players say Bastard is a short adventure built on the Legends of Eisenwald engine. The reputation system forces binary evil-or-punishment choices, and combat feels incomplete with limited farming. Reviews split on whether the dark story carries the game or the restrictive design sinks it.

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