Underplayed Gems

The Protean Forest (2023)

The Protean Forest cover
Developer
爪梦脚游戏工作室
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical deck-building strategy game where each decision on movement, unit placement, and path choice carries weight, rewarding careful planning over reckless aggression.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mechanics where gold replaces mana and units die permanently, but split on content depth. Many note the lack of a proper tutorial and crude UI, while long-time players report development stalled after early access.

Screenshots

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