Underplayed Gems

Darxanadon (2022)

Darxanadon cover
Developer
Scumhead
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.4 of 5, 75 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A punishing but rewarding journey through a vast interconnected world of dark fantasy, demanding precise combat and exploration.

retroatmosphericchallengingnonlineardark fantasy2d platformeraction rpgexplorative

What players say

Players call it a short, retro Zelda 2 and Faxanadu clone with a charming atmosphere and good boss designs, but they are nearly unanimous about frustrating jank: terrible ladders, glitchy screen transitions, and no in-game map. The short 2-3 hour runtime and low price divide players, some finding it worth the cost, others calling it a buggy mess.

Screenshots

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