Underplayed Gems

The Lost Heir 2: Forging a Kingdom (2016)

The Lost Heir 2: Forging a Kingdom cover
Developer
Hosted Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a text-based fantasy kingdom, making choices that shape alliances, romance, and war in a slow-burn political drama.

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What players say

Players split on this middle chapter. Many say the shift from adventuring to army management feels jarring and the skill checks are punishing, especially for specialized classes. Others praise the depth of decisions and how the story rewards replaying, but agree the pacing drags with repetitive army resource management.

Screenshots

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