Underplayed Gems

The Sphere of Abyss (2019)

The Sphere of Abyss cover
Developer
Crazy Bear Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, high-stakes action shooter where each run feels tense and unpredictable, with the constant threat of permanent death pushing you to adapt or restart.

actionroguelikepermanent deathsurvivalchallengingdark fantasyarcadepunishing

What players say

Players praise the cute chibi art and varied biomes, but many find the controls stiff, the tutorial lacking, and the early access state underdeveloped. Complaints focus on unbalanced mob density and resource drops that make progress frustrating. Opinions split on difficulty: some see it as fair, others as punishing.

Screenshots

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