Underplayed Gems

Black Skylands (2023)

Black Skylands cover
Developer
Hungry Couch Games
Publisher
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 4,449 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Flying an airship, scavenging resources, and engaging in top-down firefights across a pixel-art open sky.

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What players say

Players enjoy the airship exploration and combat loop but widely agree the game becomes far too easy by the end, even on harder difficulties. Many call the ending a letdown and note some mechanics feel incomplete, though the charming pixel art and Steam Deck performance get consistent praise.

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Screenshots

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