Underplayed Gems

The Nightwatch (2024)

The Nightwatch cover
Developer
Astrow Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic twin-stick shooter where you quickly build a specialized character through fast upgrades and talent trees while dodging bullet hell patterns in procedurally generated dark fantasy rooms.

fast-pacedchallengingtacticalprocedurally generatedupgrade heavydifficulty optionspixel graphicsdark fantasy

What players say

Players are split on The Nightwatch: some find it addictive and fun, but others say it is too RNG-based and repetitive with bullet sponge enemies and no meta progression. The pixel art and risk-reward system get praise, yet the lack of variety and difficulty spikes frustrate many.

Screenshots

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