Underplayed Gems

DarkMaus (2016)

DarkMaus cover
Developer
Daniel Wright
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 438 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A lonely, punishing journey through a dark fantasy world where deliberate, skill-based combat and reactive play are essential, and death summons a ghostly ally that retraces your steps.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and tight combat in this 2D souls-like, comparing it favorably to Dark Souls. But many note it is short and punishing, with tanky controls that work best with a controller, and complaints about missing features like achievements and text scaling.

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