Dark Deity (2021)
- Developer
- Sword & Axe LLC
- Publisher
- indie.io
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 3,047 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Tactical turn-based combat with permanent death on a grim fantasy world, played at a methodical pace with a focus on story and character choices.
story richstrategictacticalfantasychallengingcharacter drivenretroslow burn
What players say
Players compare it favorably to Fire Emblem for turn-based tactics, but many find the story and characters shallow. The difficulty is inconsistent, with no permadeath making it easy to sacrifice units, and a complex armor system that feels pointless. Some report game-breaking crashes, while others enjoy it as a simpler retro-style tactical RPG.
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