Underplayed Gems

Tangledeep (2018)

Tangledeep cover
Developer
Impact Gameworks
Publisher
Impact Gameworks, Doyoyo Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,478 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Tangledeep feels like a lovingly crafted 16-bit adventure where each turn matters and every run brings fresh tactical puzzles and satisfying loot.

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What players say

Players praise the class system and deep content, but opinions split on the controls and pacing. Some find the turn-based movement clunky and the tutorial unhelpful, while others call it a polished, beginner-friendly traditional roguelike with lots of build freedom.

Screenshots

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