Castle Xenon (2025)

Developer: Steeple Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic console-style RPG with random encounters and a classic fantasy quest, offering a modest challenge for veteran players.

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What players say

Players say this retro JRPG faithfully recreates the grind and frustration of NES-era games, with a punishing early game and high encounter rates. The inability to save inside dungeons and a high miss chance for attacks are common complaints, though fans of old-school Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy find the nostalgia rewarding.

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