Underplayed Gems

The Thaumaturge (2024)

The Thaumaturge cover
Developer
Fool's Theory
Publisher
11 bit studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 5,770 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Uncovering secrets and wielding mystical powers in a dark, morally complex turn-based investigation feels methodical and tense.

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What players say

Players praise the pre-war Warsaw atmosphere and the unique occult lore, but they split on the story. Many say the combat quickly becomes repetitive and the city quests are a tedious line of right-click interactions, while a few think the narrative is among the best they have seen. The RPG elements feel scripted and linear to some, and the game has noticeable AA jank and performance issues.

Trailer

Screenshots

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