Underplayed Gems

The Bloodline (2023)

The Bloodline cover
Developer
Shieldbearer Studios
Publisher
505 Pulse
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 3,891 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A sprawling fantasy sandbox where you carve your own path through quests and exploration, with combat that blends first- and third-person perspectives.

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What players say

Players praise the movement and physics-based combat but are split on whether to recommend in early access. Many warn of unfinished areas that have remained work-in-progress for years, along with bugs like corrupted saves and a broken armor texture. Those who enjoy it find the traversal, magic, and sandbox freedom worth the jank.

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