Dr Iwan: Evolution (2021)

Developer: OMSTUDIO
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, procedurally generated turn-based RPG where each run feels lonely and unpredictable, with tactical decision-making under threat of permadeath.

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What players say

Players love the creative evolution mechanic, where your previous run becomes the next boss, but they are split on whether it is worth playing. Some report a game-breaking UI bug that can ruin saves, while others enjoy the challenge of building synergies through dozens of weekly runs. The game is short per run and relies on many replays, but content like events and builds is thin.

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