Underplayed Gems

Don't Die, Minerva! (2019)

Don't Die, Minerva! cover
Developer
Xaviant
Publisher
Xaviant Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play as a young girl exploring a haunted mansion with a flashlight and magical stuffed animals, facing relentless bullet-hell combat and permadeath.

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What players say

Players praise the charming art style and solid gameplay foundation, but nearly all warn that development stalled in 2020, leaving game-breaking bugs and an unfinished story. Reviews split on whether the fun outweighs the abandoned state.

Screenshots

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