Underplayed Gems

The Bearer & The Last Flame (2026)

The Bearer & The Last Flame cover
Developer
Dark Reaper Studio
Publisher
Meridiem Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.6 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Exploration through a desolate, extinct land feels slow and lonely, with a heavy atmosphere but no clear indication of combat or tension.

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What players say

Players agree the game has potential and shows clear ambition, but say it is held back by floaty combat, bugs like a leveling system that can send your character to negative levels, and unfinished animations. Opinions split on whether the low price and solo-developer effort justify the roughness.

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