Underplayed Gems

Xploquest 3 (2023)

Xploquest 3 cover
Developer
33 Production
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, methodical turn-based crawl through a cute but hostile fantasy world where every step brings potential danger and only town offers respite.

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What players say

Players describe it as an extremely simple, grind-heavy RPG with no story. Combat is turn-based on a tile grid and encounters lock you in until you clear each tile three times. There are no loot drops, only gold. Some find the repetition meditative, others call it a barebones clicker. Controls are keyboard-only.

Screenshots

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