Underplayed Gems

Grim Tides - Old School RPG (2023)

Grim Tides - Old School RPG cover
Developer
Monomyth
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like a solo tabletop campaign where you slowly navigate a text-driven, turn-based dungeon while absorbing lore and making branching choices.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and old-school RPG feel, but repeatedly note the gameplay is grindy and repetitive, especially for a mobile port. Many recommend it as a casual game for short sessions, though some say it feels too similar to its predecessor Grim Quest.

Screenshots

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