To Light: Ex Umbra (2019)

Developer: Branch Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A modest, story-heavy journey through a dark fantasy world, played at a measured JRPG pace with classic tile-based exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the story and characters but are split on combat: some find it tedious with relentless random encounters, while others enjoy the classic JRPG feel. The game is well-crafted for an RPG Maker title, though minor complaints include no achievements and small font.

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