Underplayed Gems

Codex Lost (2024)

Codex Lost cover
Developer
Freemana
Publisher
JanduSoft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating
3.6 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A punishing, exploration-heavy action-RPG where you weave custom spells to survive a dark, crumbling world.

spellcastingsouls-likeopen worlddark fantasyexplorationcombatdifficultatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the creative mage-focused combat and interconnected world but criticize the lack of hit feedback and janky controls. Some find it reminiscent of Dark Souls 1, while others struggle with poor telegraphing and delayed animations. The game is a solo project, and reviews reflect both appreciation for its ambition and frustration with its rough edges.

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Screenshots

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