Underplayed Gems

Templum de Malum (2019)

Templum de Malum cover
Developer
Nuts and Volts Electronics
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A classic-style point-and-click adventure where you explore a mysterious ziggurat with a polite sense of danger and lighthearted character banter.

adventurousclassic point-and-clickpacing moderatepuzzle-basednarrative-drivenwhimsicaldanger moderateexploratory

What players say

Players praise this as a faithful throwback to 90s point-and-click adventures like Shadowgate, with hand-drawn art and a memorable soundtrack. The torch system adds pressure and demands backup saves, while companion Brimley's journal offers hints that some find too obvious. A few reviewers note technical issues, and the story is described as light but functional. Playtime ranges from 2 to 7 hours.

Screenshots

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