The Golden Rose: Book One (2022)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 161 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A text-driven fantasy where you navigate a mercenary's life through choices that shape friendships and uncover forbidden lore.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and worldbuilding but are split on the pacing, many find it overly descriptive and slow, and nearly everyone agrees that the story ends abruptly as a long prologue to a sequel that has not yet arrived.

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