Underplayed Gems

Dread Templar (2023)

Dread Templar cover
Developer
T19 Games
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,723 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless, high-octane retro shooter that feels like a modern take on 90s classics, with punchy gunplay and a grim, vengeful atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe Dread Templar as a strategic boomer shooter that demands frequent weapon switching, unlike simpler run-and-gun games. Opinions split on level design: some praise its open secrets, others find it cramped with tedious backtracking. The heavy metal soundtrack and rune upgrade system are consistently liked, but complaints include limited mobility and no rewards for killing enemies.

Trailer

Screenshots

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