Underplayed Gems

Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad (2025)

Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad cover
Developer
ForindGames
Publisher
OKJOY
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.9 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced but methodical tactical game where careful positioning and predicting enemy moves are crucial to survival.

challengingfast-pacedturn-basedstrategicpositioning-focusedrogueliketacticaltense

What players say

Players call it a short, approachable take on Darkest Dungeon with real-time pause and an emphasis on positioning. The campaign is very brief, often finished within a single sitting, and repeated runs can feel repetitive. Some note that certain abilities and builds overshadow others, making the strategy feel one-note later on.

Screenshots

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