Underplayed Gems

Torchlight (2009)

Torchlight cover
Developer
Runic Games
Publisher
Arc Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 7,334 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, accessible action-RPG focused on rapid dungeon crawling and steady loot progression.

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What players say

Players say it is a solid Diablo 1 clone with a short story and addictive dungeon crawling. The pet that sells loot is a highlight, but the hardcore mode is punishing and controls can feel awkward.

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