Underplayed Gems

Fairyside (2022)

Fairyside cover
Developer
Kiyummi Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 104 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cute but tense mix of visual novel storytelling and frantic bullet-hell shooting, with a contrast between charming chibi characters and uncovering dark school secrets.

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What players say

Players describe Fairyside as a free bullet-hell roguelite that looks cute but plays tough, often compared to a simpler, less punishing Binding of Isaac. Opinions vary on the writing, which some call weak and others find engaging, but most agree the pixel art is charming and the game runs well even on low-end laptops.

Screenshots

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