Underplayed Gems

Vagrant Sword (2020)

Vagrant Sword cover
Developer
Elektri Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A lone rōnin hacks through procedurally generated demons in a 2D top-down rogue-lite with retro pixel graphics and a feudal Japan setting.

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What players say

Players describe a simple, short action-roguelike with relaxing Japanese music and randomized dungeons. The start is punishing but rewarding once dodging clicks, though some find the content thin and disagree on the value.

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