Underplayed Gems

Gin - The Silver Wind (2026)

Gin - The Silver Wind cover
Developer
Jackal In A Box
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A sleek action game with a stylish, atmospheric feel and fast-paced combat.

actionindiestylishfast pacedatmospheric

What players say

Players call it a love letter to NES-era difficulty that ramps up hard after the first level. Movement is deliberately restrictive with a fixed jump arc, but players say the controls feel tight and deaths feel fair. It is on the shorter side but encourages replay through level ranks and time trials. Boss fights and pixel art get consistent praise.

Trailer

Screenshots

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