Underplayed Gems

Brighter Shores (2024)

Brighter Shores cover
Developer
Fen Research Ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
Rating
3.4 of 5, 9,381 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, guided fantasy adventure with a relaxed pace, encouraging exploration and skill variety.

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What players say

Players compare it unfavorably to Runescape, saying the grind feels pointless and the small map chunks kill any sense of exploration. Many report almost no social interaction, making it feel like a single-player game. A few enjoying it as a casual idle game for short sessions.

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