Underplayed Gems

CastleMiner Z (2014)

CastleMiner Z cover
Developer
DigitalDNA Games LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Violent, Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11,155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You scavenge and build amid endless blocky terrain while fending off relentless zombie hordes and dragons alongside friends.

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What players say

Players are overwhelmingly nostalgic for this 360-era voxel survival game, calling it a fun mix of building, zombie fighting, and digging for Bloodstone with dragons. Many note achievements are buggy and only track in certain modes, while some complain about a death loop when losing all ammo and a low field of view.

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