The Dark Book (2023)

Developer: Bunetto Michele Salvatore
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a grim fantasy town as a resurrected skeleton, piecing together your past through quirky NPCs and old-school action RPG combat, driven by a need to stay alive rather than heroic duty.

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What players say

Players are split: many call it a barebones mobile port with microtransactions, no settings, and clunky combat, while others enjoy the old-school RPG charm, long campaign, and the novelty of playing as a skeleton.

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