Underplayed Gems

Chasm (2018)

Chasm cover
Developer
Bit Kid, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.7 of 5, 2,706 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, 2D exploration game where procedurally generated caverns keep exploration slightly unpredictable while you hack through monsters and uncover a fantasy mystery.

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What players say

Players see Chasm as a solid but unremarkable metroidvania, called short and easy to finish in a few hours. Many praise the art and music, but find the movement stuns interrupt flow and the final boss has a sharp difficulty spike. Some value the roguelike and arcade modes for replayability, and long-time players note the developer still updates the game years later.

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