The Dwarves (2016)

Developer: KING Art
Publisher: THQ Nordic, EuroVideo Medien
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 2,085 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tactical, story-driven fantasy RPG where you pause to outthink overwhelming hordes of enemies with a small band of heroes.

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What players say

Players praise the story, narration and dwarf setting, but the combat is widely considered buggy, janky and tedious, forcing constant pausing and reloading. Opinions split on whether the game's charm outweighs its rough gameplay.

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