Underplayed Gems

Aiyana (2024)

Aiyana cover
Developer
Laireon Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Daytime is serene with only mild threats, but nighttime transforms the alien world into a tense fight for survival against corrupted creatures, requiring cautious exploration and strategic spellcasting.

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What players say

Players compare Aiyana to Minecraft but say it stands apart with an RPG skill system, a protective totem that replaces torch spam, and a magic system. Nighttime flips the game into a deadly survival mode. Some report losing progress due to save bugs, and performance is a concern, but the solo developer is praised for being responsive and active.

Screenshots

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