Underplayed Gems

Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition (2020)

Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition cover
Developer
Shockwork Games
Publisher
No Gravity Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 259 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A grim turn-based tactical hunt where every move costs you, corruption creeps in, and the shadows hold eldritch threats.

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What players say

Players praise the Lovecraftian atmosphere and stealth-focused tactical gameplay, but most agree the Definitive Edition is still riddled with bugs, corrupted saves, and unfinished mechanics that sour the experience.

Screenshots

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