Underplayed Gems

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire (2016)

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire cover
Developer
Whale Hammer Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 115 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, story-focused tactical RPG that balances intimate character moments with methodical turn-based battles across a single desperate night.

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What players say

Players praise the art and music but are split on the lackluster combat and abrupt cliffhanger ending. Many compare it to The Banner Saga, noting the repetitive battles and overpowered hero units, while the story feels incomplete and sets up a sequel that never came.

Trailer

Screenshots

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