The Legend of Karl (2021)

Developer: Actplus Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 307 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 32 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A side-scrolling action RPG with hack-and-slash combat set against a dark fantasy backdrop, where two parallel worlds collide.

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What players say

Players praise the art style and combat variety, but split on the feel: some find controls responsive while others report unresponsive melee, no enemy knockback, and collision bugs. Many note it is a very short demo with no soul system implemented. Long-time players say development stalled after 2024.

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