Underplayed Gems

Tropicalia (2023)

Tropicalia cover
Developer
Paulo Henrique Franqueira
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 81 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A pixel-art RPG that feels like a classic SNES era adventure with souls-like combat challenges and a focus on exploration, crafting, and grinding through turn-based battles.

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What players say

Players praise the fresh pre-colonial Brazilian setting and mythology, but are split on the difficulty, noting a steep curve and frequent random encounters. Many report that the game was abandoned in early access without promised updates. Some also mention freezing issues on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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