Underplayed Gems

Gears of Dissent (2026)

Gears of Dissent cover
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

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Fast-paced combat with constant swapping between ranged and melee attacks while exploring perilous tower realms.

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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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More by Jacob Gislason

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.