Underplayed Gems

Catacombs 1: Demon War (2017)

Catacombs 1: Demon War cover
Developer
SimProse Studios
Publisher
PlayIndustry LLC Publishing
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.1 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, story-driven dungeon crawler with turn-based combat and a dark fantasy atmosphere, where party management and exploration reward careful decision-making.

story richdifficultturn-based combatparty-basedatmosphericexplorationdark fantasyretro rpg

What players say

Players describe a tough old-school dungeon crawler with randomized loot and fast combat that keeps them coming back. Mobs swarm and magic is flashy, but health drains quickly, making it a game you rage at while reloading.

Screenshots

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