Etherburn (2025)

Developer: Nixon Scherbarth, Nard Waschko, Moritz Gillrath
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical dungeon crawl with punishing combat and branching paths, feeling both bleak and deliberate.

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What players say

Players see a short, free Souls-like built by a handful of students. They praise the effort and the hour-long run, but consistently note clunky stair navigation and a slow player speed compared to enemies. Opinions split on polish: some enjoy exploring the map and small lore drops, while others hit camera distortions, freezes, or combat hit-detection bugs.

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