Underplayed Gems

The Temple of Elemental Evil (2025)

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Developer
Troika Games
Publisher
SNEG
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.5 of 5, 340 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical tactical RPG where every move in turn-based combat matters, supported by a faithful D&D ruleset and a community-driven restoration that polishes the classic experience without diluting its difficulty.

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What players say

Players are split on this 20-year-old D&D 3.5 adaptation, fans of the tabletop module praise the tactical combat, but others say the story is thin and bugs remain unfixed. The lack of HUD or text scaling is a common complaint, and many advise that mods are needed for a proper experience.

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