Underplayed Gems

The Spectral Web: Hitodama (2023)

The Spectral Web: Hitodama cover
Developer
Aevin Abstract
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Fast-paced top-down combat with precise dodging and pixel art visuals that create a tense, supernatural dungeon-crawling experience.

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What players say

Players call it a budget-friendly Zelda-Metroidvania hybrid with a focus on magic spells and secret hunting. Combat can feel unfair because the character has no dodge or block, leading to unavoidable damage in tight rooms. Content is deep: multiple characters, a randomizer, and alternate modes give strong replay value.

Screenshots

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