Underplayed Gems

Blacken Slash (2022)

Blacken Slash cover
Developer
ehmprah
Publisher
Sonderland
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A minimalist tactical puzzle game where you plan each turn carefully, build creative item combos, and face permadeath with a nostalgic, retro feel.

tacticalminimalistretrobuild-craftingchallengingnostalgicroguelitepuzzly

What players say

Players praise the Diablo-style loot system and snappy turn-based tactics, but opinions split on difficulty: some find it too easy and puzzle-like, others call it unfair due to random ability disabling. The ladder mode and weekly leaderboard add replay value for some, while performance on Steam Deck draws mixed reports.

Trailer

Screenshots

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