Creepy Castle (2016)

Developer: Dopterra
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 245 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a pixelated insect world that feels like a charming, slightly mysterious sidescrolling adventure with retro RPG combat.

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What players say

Players praise its charm, pixel art, and quirky minigame-based combat but warn that walking is slow and backtracking frequent, and a user-must-fix slowdown bug exists. Many call it underrated and lament that a promised Season 2 was canceled, leaving story threads dangling.

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