Underplayed Gems

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth cover
Developer
Nicalis, Inc., Edmund McMillen
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 425,208 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 39 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, randomized dungeon crawl where each run feels punishing yet addictive, blending dark humor with grotesque horror.

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What players say

Players adore the addictive gameplay loop and the endless item synergies, but are split on the punishing difficulty and the relentless gross-out humor. Many say it demands hundreds of hours for true completion, and Chinese players stress that mods are needed for a readable experience.

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