Underplayed Gems

Demon with a Pickaxe (2025)

Demon with a Pickaxe cover
Developer
Challenging Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You chip away at endless ice with a pickaxe, slowly upgrading your demonic powers in a cold, solitary grind toward the surface.

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What players say

Players enjoy the cute story and satisfying power curve, but performance stutters and a slow start are common complaints. The walking back and forth to spend ice annoys some, though the short run time and two endings keep them playing.

Screenshots

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