Underplayed Gems

Death's Gambit: Afterlife (2018)

Death's Gambit: Afterlife cover
Developer
White Rabbit
Publisher
Serenity Forge
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 5,555 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

The game feels like a tense, methodical fight through a somber and unforgiving 2D world, where every swing of the weapon matters and death is a constant companion.

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What players say

Players praise the dark atmosphere, build variety, and satisfyingly tough boss fights, especially the optional heroic rematches. However, navigation is frequently called frustrating, the story's sudden shift to sci-fi is jarring, and combat can feel sluggish or unpolished.

Screenshots

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