Underplayed Gems

Book of the Old (2021)

Book of the Old cover
Developer
MingCang Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast-paced roguelike shooter where you dodge bullets and build a deck of equipment cards while exploring a mysterious manor with a surreal story.

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What players say

Players praise the clever blend of roguelike action and card-based synergies, with many noting the rainbow and crown builds as standout strategies. There is a split on difficulty: some find it well-balanced, while others say the bosses lack variety and become too easy once a build comes together.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.