Underplayed Gems

Blackheart (2024)

Blackheart cover
Developer
Hyporeal
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Exploring a hand-crafted, collapsing world with fast-paced combat and a growing bond with an ethereal spirit feels beautifully melancholic and tense.

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What players say

Players praise its combat that feels satisfying and challenging without being frustrating, and they note it eschews the roguelike loop of Hades for a story-driven action RPG with exploration. The lack of an in-game map is a common complaint.

Screenshots

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