The Grindstone (2023)

Developer: Wolfs Moon Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, grind-filled old-school RPG where you build a party, explore freely, and level up at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the deep class system and endless loot grind but warn there is no main story, only side quests. Reviews split on the lack of direction, with some loving the freedom and others finding it aimless. Boss fights are consistently described as challenging.

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