Underplayed Gems

Betrayer: Curse of the Spine (2021)

Betrayer: Curse of the Spine cover
Developer
Triple Ch3rry Studios
Publisher
Proponent Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A side-scrolling adventure where exploration and crafting are weighed by a somber, dread-filled atmosphere and player-driven narrative choices.

atmosphericdark fantasystory richdecision-drivencraftingexplorationdread

What players say

Players praise the destructible world, crafting, and skill-based movement upgrades, but say the early access state leaves some mechanics like melee feeling weak. There's no music, which some find dull, and the UI is confusing. Reviews split on whether its potential outweighs these issues.

Trailer

Screenshots

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