Underplayed Gems

Toribash (2014)

Toribash cover
Developer
Nabi Studios
Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16,823 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Controlling individual joints in turn-based combat feels like choreographing a clumsy, violent ragdoll ballet where every mistake ends in dismemberment.

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What players say

Players describe Toribash as a deeply creative but brutally difficult fighting game with an extremely high skill ceiling. Many say they spent dozens of hours just learning to walk or falling over, but that landing a clean kick or grapple is uniquely rewarding. The game's freedom, dismemberment, and throws are highlights, though the low player count and steep learning curve deter newcomers.

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