Gears of Dissent (2026)
- Developer
- Jacob Gislason
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 45 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Fast-paced combat with constant swapping between ranged and melee attacks while exploring perilous tower realms.
actionindietop-down combatranged and meleeexplorationeverlasting towerdangerous realms
What players say
Players finish it under an hour and call it a bite-sized metroidvania with light exploration and a single upgrade path, praising the reasonable price. Critics note the minimal story and weird writing, while some wish bosses let them heal more often.
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