Underplayed Gems

Black Baron (2019)

Black Baron cover
Developer
toR Studio
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 28 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Piloting a flying boat while micromanaging a crew under constant permadeath threat, where every choice carries weight and revenge drives a tense, strategic slog.

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What players say

Players compare Black Baron to FTL but with less depth, saying combat quickly becomes repetitive. While some enjoy the quests and art style for a short time, many feel the game is unfinished with minimal updates since release.

Screenshots

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