Underplayed Gems

Ether Awakening (2017)

Ether Awakening cover
Developer
Matthew Putnam
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A retro-style RPG with a focus on story progression and strategic combat rather than grinding, encouraging thoughtful play through exploration and magic.

adventurousstory-drivenno grindingstrategic combatmagicalexplorationfantasyretro

What players say

Players praise this short 3 hour RPG for its tactical boss fights and a unique boss assistance mechanic, but note a bad font choice and the lack of post-game content.

Screenshots

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