The Buried Pillars (2026)
- Developer
- T.F.A.N.C.S.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 145 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense and fast-paced metroidvania with challenging combat and exploration through diverse, mysterious environments.
actionchallengingfast-pacedexplorativeatmosphericmetroidvaniaboss-heavy
What players say
Players describe a short, adult-oriented metroidvania with tight parry timing and a steep difficulty, especially on hard. Some compare it to Hollow Knight, while others report bugs that prevent full completion. Reviewers split on the length, some finding it satisfying for the price, others wanting more.
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