Underplayed Gems

ViCrew (2025)

ViCrew cover
Developer
Matthias Denk
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical, strategic raid on procedurally generated islands where each turn matters and character loss is permanent.

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What players say

Players enjoy customizing their crew with different classes and skills, and they praise the quick tutorial and smooth mechanics. However, the fighting can become monotonous after an hour for some, while others find it relaxing and tactical, describing the game as a solid indie Viking RPG with randomly generated raids.

Screenshots

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