Vagrant Sword (2020)

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

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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