Underplayed Gems

Eternal Samurai (2022)

Eternal Samurai cover
Developer
THORSDAYORIGIN
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A brisk, old-school side-scroller with simple slash-and-deflect combat, a cheerful pixel aesthetic, and no death penalty, making it feel playful rather than punishing.

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What players say

Players praise the short, simple 2D platformer with an 8-bit NES aesthetic and a novel death mechanic where you possess the enemy that killed you. Combat is basic with repetitive enemy patterns, but the game is easy to pick up and beat in well under an hour.

Screenshots

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