Underplayed Gems

Desta: The Memories Between (2023)

Desta: The Memories Between cover
Developer
ustwo games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Sports, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cozy, turn-based tactics game where you resolve regrets and repair relationships through physics-based dodgeball battles in surreal dreamscapes.

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What players say

Players are split on Desta: some appreciate its emotional story and unique art, while others find the gameplay too simple and the roguelite loop shallow. Complaints focus on repetitive dialogue and the inability to make the game harder.

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