Underplayed Gems

Grim Quest - Old School RPG (2022)

Grim Quest - Old School RPG cover
Developer
Monomyth
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, methodical crawl through a grim world where survival depends on careful strategy and reading between the lines of a sinister narrative.

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What players say

Players say the game is easy to lose track of time in, thanks to a simple but engaging loop built around resource management, a sanity mechanic, and slow, meaningful progression. Some find the dungeons repetitive and quests vague, but the story and atmosphere keep many hooked. Boss fights demand heavy item use, and while originally a mobile game, the PC port works well.

Screenshots

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