Five Elements (2017)

- Developer
- TaosX
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.5 of 5, 41 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A meditative real-time strategy game that feels like solving a calm, abstract puzzle of spiritual self-improvement.
contemplativestrategicmeditativebalancedabstractphilosophicalchallenging
What players say
Players praise the clever element-based rock-paper-scissors combat and tactical depth, but many find the game grindy toward the end and note the meditation theme clashes with the aggressive play needed. Some report crashes, AI cheating, and no key rebinding, while others enjoy the challenge and developer support.
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