Underplayed Gems

The Sacred Acorn (2024)

The Sacred Acorn cover
Developer
A Few Dragons
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, colorful adventure that mixes cute woodland charm with tight, punishing combat and a hopeful story.

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What players say

Players describe it as a cutesy metroidvania with souls-like influences, but most find it more forgiving than the genre suggests. Many compare it to Hollow Knight while noting its smaller scope and lighter challenge.

Screenshots

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