Underplayed Gems

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness (2022)

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness cover
Developer
GrapeOcean Technologies
Publisher
V Publishing, GrapeOcean Technologies
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1,023 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A classic cRPG with tactical real-time combat and deep lore, where you explore a war-torn fantasy land and uncover your hidden legacy.

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What players say

Players call it a mixed indie homage to early Baldur's Gate. It starts slow and gets better after chapter 2, but many complain about MMO-style fetch quests, clunky inventory, and punishing evil alignment choices. Performance issues and long load times are common complaints.

Screenshots

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