Underplayed Gems

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ (2024)

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ cover
Developer
Free Range Games
Publisher
North Beach Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 12,191 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cooperative survival journey through vast, atmospheric underground ruins, blending base-building with cautious exploration.

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What players say

Players are split on the game's charm, praising its dwarf-themed atmosphere and LotR lore while overwhelmingly criticizing its clunky combat, punishing stamina system, tedious backtracking, and repetitive gameplay loop. Many say it feels unfinished and lacks polish, though some enjoy it cooperatively or for its setting.

Screenshots

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