FOUNTAINS (2024)

Developer: John Pywell
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 476 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, lore-rich action-RPG where you navigate a tightly packed, maze-like dungeon world, constantly unlocking new paths and upgrades.

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What players say

Players praise the world exploration and pixel art but are split on difficulty: experienced souls-like fans find it manageable, while others cite relentless bosses with few openings and one-hit-kill endgame attacks. The first boss is often singled out as the hardest.

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