Underplayed Gems

Dark Pact (2025)

Dark Pact cover
Developer
Crimson Gaze
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical and creative tactical turn-based game with a dark fantasy aesthetic, focusing on clever positioning and combos rather than grinding.

tacticalturn-basedpixel graphicsdark fantasypuzzle-likecreativeemotionalstrategic

What players say

Players describe it as a turn-based tactical puzzle more than an RPG, where every move matters and there is no room for error. They compare it to Into the Breach but with a linear story and a rewind mechanic that turns fights into meditative puzzles. Some note the AI-generated art and barebones presentation, while opinions split on difficulty,

Trailer

Screenshots

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