Book of Demons (2018)

Developer: Thing Trunk
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 9,451 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A card-driven hack-and-slash with player-controlled quest length, set in a dark fantasy papercraft world.

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What players say

Players are split on Book of Demons. Many say the on-rails movement and click-heavy combat feel more like a clicker than a hack and slash, and the three classes play similarly. Others appreciate the adjustable dungeon length and unique paper-cutout art, but even fans often find the game repetitive and lacking in long-term satisfaction.

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